HIGH
CVE-2013-4542
CWE-119Published: November 4, 2014· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2013-4542 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
qemu1 product(s)
qemu
Source: NVD CPE · 67 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (10)
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0743.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0744.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0743.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0744.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2013-4542
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 4, 2014
Related CVEs (CWE-119)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2013-4542 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.