CVE-2013-4393

Name: CVE-2013-4393
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-10-28T22:55:03.82+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-4393 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. journald in systemd, when the origin of native messages is set to file, allows local users to cause a denial of service (logging service blocking) via a crafted file descriptor.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

journald in systemd, when the origin of native messages is set to file, allows local users to cause a denial of service (logging service blocking) via a crafted file descriptor.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Systemd Project	Systemd	< 194

References

http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=725357Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/01/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=859104Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-34Third Party Advisory
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=725357Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/01/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=859104Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-34Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4393?

journald in systemd, when the origin of native messages is set to file, allows local users to cause a denial of service (logging service blocking) via a crafted file descriptor.

How severe is CVE-2013-4393?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4393 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4393?

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-2013-4393?

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Source: NVD / NIST