Vulnerability Description
The libxlDomainGetNumaParameters function in the libxl driver (libxl/libxl_driver.c) in libvirt before 1.2.1 does not properly initialize the nodemap, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (invalid free operation and crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via an inactive domain to the virsh numatune command.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Libvirt | <= 1.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://libvirt.org/news.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-02/msg00060.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60895
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201412-04.xml
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2093-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1048629Vendor Advisory
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/libvir-list/2013-December/msg01176.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/libvir-list/2013-December/msg01258.html
- http://libvirt.org/news.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-02/msg00060.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60895
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201412-04.xml
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2093-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1048629Vendor Advisory
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/libvir-list/2013-December/msg01176.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-6457?
CVE-2013-6457 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.2 (MEDIUM). The libxlDomainGetNumaParameters function in the libxl driver (libxl/libxl_driver.c) in libvirt before 1.2.1 does not properly initialize the nodemap, which allows local users to cause a denial of ser...
How severe is CVE-2013-6457?
CVE-2013-6457 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-6457?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Libvirt.