CVE-2013-6368

CVE-2013-6368 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. 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-20.

Key facts

Description

The KVM subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3.12.5 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (system crash) via a VAPIC synchronization operation involving a page-end address.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6368?
The KVM subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3.12.5 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (system crash) via a VAPIC synchronization operation involving a page-end address.
How severe is CVE-2013-6368?
CVE-2013-6368 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-6368 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6368?
CVE-2013-6368 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux. In total, 279 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6368?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-6368 published?
CVE-2013-6368 was published on 2013-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (279)

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