Vulnerability Description
The virtio_scsi_load_request function in hw/scsi/scsi-bus.c in QEMU before 1.7.2 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted savevm image, which triggers an out-of-bounds array access.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qemu | Qemu | <= 1.7.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.qemu.org/?p=qemu.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=3c3ce981423e0d6c18af82ee62f18
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-May/133345.html
- http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/qemu-stable/2014-07/msg00187.htmlPatch
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0743.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0744.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://git.qemu.org/?p=qemu.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=3c3ce981423e0d6c18af82ee62f18
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-May/133345.html
- http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/qemu-stable/2014-07/msg00187.htmlPatch
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0743.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0744.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4542?
CVE-2013-4542 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The virtio_scsi_load_request function in hw/scsi/scsi-bus.c in QEMU before 1.7.2 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted savevm image, which triggers an out-of-bounds arra...
How severe is CVE-2013-4542?
CVE-2013-4542 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-4542?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qemu Qemu.