CVE-2013-6399

CVE-2013-6399 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qemu with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-94.

Key facts

Description

Array index error in the virtio_load function in hw/virtio/virtio.c in QEMU before 1.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted savevm image.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6399?
Array index error in the virtio_load function in hw/virtio/virtio.c in QEMU before 1.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted savevm image.
How severe is CVE-2013-6399?
CVE-2013-6399 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-6399 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6399?
CVE-2013-6399 primarily affects Qemu. In total, 92 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6399?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-6399 published?
CVE-2013-6399 was published on 2014-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (92)

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