Vulnerability Description
The ocaml binding for the xc_vcpu_getaffinity function in Xen 4.2.x and 4.3.x frees certain memory that may still be intended for use, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (heap corruption and crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that trigger a (1) use-after-free or (2) double free.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xen | Xen | 4.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/att-61/xsa69.patch
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201407-03.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/10/13
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/att-61/xsa69.patch
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201407-03.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/10/13
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4370?
CVE-2013-4370 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The ocaml binding for the xc_vcpu_getaffinity function in Xen 4.2.x and 4.3.x frees certain memory that may still be intended for use, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (heap corru...
How severe is CVE-2013-4370?
CVE-2013-4370 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-4370?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xen Xen.