Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Systemd Project | Systemd | < 194 |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=725357Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/01/9Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=859104Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-34Third Party Advisory
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=725357Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/01/9Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=859104Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-34Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4393?
CVE-2013-4393 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). 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?
CVE-2013-4393 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-4393?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Systemd Project Systemd.