What is CVE-2013-4587?

CVE-2013-4587 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 out of 10, classified as a Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20). CVE-2013-4587 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2013-4587?

CVE-2013-4587 has a CVSS score of 7.2 out of 10, rated High severity. The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2013-4587?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2013-4587. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

Is CVE-2013-4587 actively exploited?

CVE-2013-4587 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

CVE-2013-4587

High

Array index error in the kvm_vm_ioctl_create_vcpu function in virt/kvm/kvm_main.c in the KVM subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3.12.5 allows local users to gain privileges via a large id value.

Package Linux Kernel

Published 2013-12-14

Last modified 2026-04-29

CVSS version 2.0

Patch available

Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

7.2

out of 10

High

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Scope

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Availability

Vector string

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Weakness type

CWE-20

CVE-2013-4587 is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability

What is Improper Input Validation?

The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2013-4587 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Lists
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-02/msg00002.html

Third Party Advisory
Lists
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-02/msg00003.html

Third Party Advisory
Lists
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-02/msg00045.html

Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Openwall
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/12/12/12

Mailing List
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2109-1

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2110-1

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2113-1

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2117-1

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2128-1

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2129-1

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2135-1

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2136-1

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2138-1

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2139-1

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2141-1

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Red Hat
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1030986

Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
Kernel.org
https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.2.54

Mailing List VDB Entry
Kernel patch commit
http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=338c7dbadd2671189cec7faf64c84d01071b3f96
Patch
Kernel patch commit
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/338c7dbadd2671189cec7faf64c84d01071b3f96
Patch

Details

CVE ID CVE-2013-4587

Severity High

CVSS score 7.2 / 10

CVSS version 2.0

Published 2013-12-14

Modified 2026-04-29

KEV No

Patch Awaiting data

Package linux

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4587?

CVE-2013-4587 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 out of 10 , classified as an Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20) . CVE-2013-4587 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2013-4587?

CVE-2013-4587 has a CVSS score of 7.2 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2013-4587?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2013-4587. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
Is CVE-2013-4587 actively exploited?

No — CVE-2013-4587 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
What is Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)?

The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. View CWE-20 on MITRE CWE →