Vulnerability Description
The virBitmapParse function in util/virbitmap.c in libvirt before 1.1.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a crafted bitmap, as demonstrated by a large nodeset value to numatune.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Libvirt | <= 1.1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://libvirt.org/git/?p=libvirt.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=47b9127e883677a0d60d767030a
- http://libvirt.org/news.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-10/msg00024.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60895
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201412-04.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/30/1Patch
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1954-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=997367ExploitPatch
- http://libvirt.org/git/?p=libvirt.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=47b9127e883677a0d60d767030a
- http://libvirt.org/news.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-10/msg00024.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60895
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201412-04.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/30/1Patch
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1954-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-5651?
CVE-2013-5651 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The virBitmapParse function in util/virbitmap.c in libvirt before 1.1.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a crafted bitmap, as demonstr...
How severe is CVE-2013-5651?
CVE-2013-5651 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-5651?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Libvirt.