CVE-2013-4148:CVE-2013-4148 is an integer signedness error in the virtio_net_load function in QEMU 1.x before 1.7.2, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted savevm image, triggering a buffer overflow.

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The vulnerability in QEMU 1.x before 1.7.2 is due to an integer signedness error in the virtio_net_load function in hw/net/virtio-net.c. An attacker could exploit this flaw by sending a specially crafted savevm image to the vulnerable system, leading to a buffer overflow condition. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Overview

This CVE describes an integer signedness error in QEMU 1.x before version 1.7.2, which could be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted savevm image, resulting in a buffer overflow.

Remediation

To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to update their QEMU software to version 1.7.2 or later. It is recommended to apply the necessary patches provided by the vendor to address the integer signedness error in the virtio_net_load function. Additionally, users should ensure that all systems running QEMU are regularly updated with the latest security patches to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

References

  1. Red Hat Security Advisory RHSA-2014:0743 - http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0743.html
  2. QEMU 1.7.2 Stable Release Announcement - http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/qemu-stable/2014-07/msg00187.html
  3. Red Hat Security Advisory RHSA-2014:0744 - http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0744.html
  4. QEMU Git Commit - http://git.qemu.org/?p=qemu.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=71f7fe48e10a8437c9d42d859389f37157f59980
  5. Fedora Security Advisory FEDORA-2014-6288 - http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-May/133345.html

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  1. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  3. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  4. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  5. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  6. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  7. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  8. Construction
    Construction
  9. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  10. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  11. Information
    Information
  12. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  13. Mining
    Mining
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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