CVE-2013-4357
Published Dec 31, 2019
·Updated
The eglibc package before 2.14 incorrectly handled the getaddrinfo() function. An attacker could use this issue to cause a denial of service.
Affected Software
10 affected components
debian/eglibc
eglibc eglibc<2.14
Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Server=11.0-sp2
Debian Debian Linux=6.0
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=10.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Fedoraproject Fedora=18
Fedoraproject Fedora=19
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 31, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:34 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2013-4357?
CVE-2013-4357 is a vulnerability in the eglibc package before version 2.14.
2
How does CVE-2013-4357 impact systems?
CVE-2013-4357 could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service on affected systems.
3
Which software is affected by CVE-2013-4357?
The eglibc package before version 2.14 is affected, as well as certain versions of Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, and Fedora.
4
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4357?
CVE-2013-4357 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
5
Are there any available fixes for CVE-2013-4357?
There are no available fixes for CVE-2013-4357 at this time.