Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.2.54 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=Broken Link
- 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 ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/12/12/12Mailing List
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2109-1Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2110-1Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2113-1Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2117-1Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2128-1Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2129-1Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2135-1Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2136-1Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2138-1Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2139-1Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4587?
CVE-2013-4587 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). 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?
CVE-2013-4587 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-4587?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Opensuse Opensuse.