CVE-2013-4536

Name: CVE-2013-4536
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-28T17:15:07.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-4536 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An user able to alter the savevm data (either on the disk or over the wire during migration) could use this flaw to to corrupt QEMU process memory on the (destination) host, which could potentially result in arbitrary code execution on the host with the privileges of the QEMU process.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An user able to alter the savevm data (either on the disk or over the wire during migration) could use this flaw to to corrupt QEMU process memory on the (destination) host, which could potentially result in arbitrary code execution on the host with the privileges of the QEMU process.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qemu	Qemu	< 1.5.3

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1066401Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210727-0002/Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1066401Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210727-0002/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 28, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4536?

How severe is CVE-2013-4536?

CVE-2013-4536 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4536?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST