CVE-2013-4151

Name: CVE-2013-4151
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-11-04T21:55:24.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.13%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-4151 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The virtio_load function in virtio/virtio.c in QEMU 1.x before 1.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted savevm image, which triggers an out-of-bounds write.. EPSS estimates a 5.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The virtio_load function in virtio/virtio.c in QEMU 1.x before 1.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted savevm image, which triggers an out-of-bounds write.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.13%

91.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qemu	Qemu	1.0
Qemu	Qemu	1.0.1
Qemu	Qemu	1.1
Qemu	Qemu	1.4.1
Qemu	Qemu	1.4.2
Qemu	Qemu	1.5.0
Qemu	Qemu	1.5.1
Qemu	Qemu	1.5.2
Qemu	Qemu	1.5.3
Qemu	Qemu	1.6.0
Qemu	Qemu	1.6.1
Qemu	Qemu	1.6.2
Qemu	Qemu	1.7.1

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 4, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4151?

The virtio_load function in virtio/virtio.c in QEMU 1.x before 1.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted savevm image, which triggers an out-of-bounds write.

How severe is CVE-2013-4151?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4151 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4151?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2013-4151?

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Source: NVD / NIST