CVE-2013-4357

Published Dec 31, 2019
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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

Event History

Dec 31, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:34 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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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.

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