CVE-2013-4297: The virFileNBDDeviceAssociate function in util/virfile.c in libvirt 1.1.2 and earlier allows remote authent...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-4297 is a denial-of-service flaw in libvirt 1.1.2 and earlier. A remote authenticated user could trigger a crash through an uninitialized pointer dereference. The business risk is interruption of virtualization management, not confirmed data theft or code execution based on the provided sources. Exposure is most likely on systems running libvirt 1.1.2 or earlier where remote authenticated users can reach libvirt-controlled functionality. The bundle’s affected-product metadata is incomplete, so validate against actual installed packages and vendor advisories. Handle in normal vulnerability remediation cycles, faster for shared virtualization infrastructure. Prioritize hosts where many workloads depend on libvirt availability or where remote authenticated access is broadly delegated. Mitigation focus: Identify systems running libvirt 1.1.2 or earlier.; Check vendor advisories for fixed libvirt package versions.; Apply relevant distribution or vendor libvirt updates..

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Jun 14, 2026, 15:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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