CVE-2013-4587
UnknownEPSS 0.53%
Last modified
CVE-2013-4587 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Array index error in the kvm_vm_ioctl_create_vcpu function in virt/kvm/kvm_main.c in the KVM subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3.12.5 allows local users to gain privileges via a large id value.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Array index error in the kvm_vm_ioctl_create_vcpu function in virt/kvm/kvm_main.c in the KVM subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3.12.5 allows local users to gain privileges via a large id value.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.2.54 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.3, < 3.4.75 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.5, < 3.10.25 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.11, < 3.12.6 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.4 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 12.3 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-02/msg00002.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-02/msg00003.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-02/msg00045.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2109-1Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2110-1Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2113-1Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2117-1Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2128-1Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2129-1Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2135-1Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2136-1Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2138-1Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2139-1Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2141-1Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1030986Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.2.54Mailing List, VDB Entry
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-02/msg00002.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-02/msg00003.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-02/msg00045.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2109-1Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2110-1Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2113-1Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2117-1Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2128-1Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2129-1Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2135-1Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2136-1Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2138-1Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2139-1Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2141-1Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1030986Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.2.54Mailing List, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-4587?
Array index error in the kvm_vm_ioctl_create_vcpu function in virt/kvm/kvm_main.c in the KVM subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3.12.5 allows local users to gain privileges via a large id value.
How severe is CVE-2013-4587?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4587 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4587?
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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