CVE-2013-4416

CVE-2013-4416 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xen with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

The Ocaml xenstored implementation (oxenstored) in Xen 4.1.x, 4.2.x, and 4.3.x allows local guest domains to cause a denial of service (domain shutdown) via a large message reply.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4416?
The Ocaml xenstored implementation (oxenstored) in Xen 4.1.x, 4.2.x, and 4.3.x allows local guest domains to cause a denial of service (domain shutdown) via a large message reply.
How severe is CVE-2013-4416?
CVE-2013-4416 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4416 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4416?
CVE-2013-4416 primarily affects Xen. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4416?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4416 published?
CVE-2013-4416 was published on 2013-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

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