CVE-2013-4391

systemd: Integer overflow, leading to heap-based buffer overflow by processing native messages

Published Oct 28, 2013 CVSS 2.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 5.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
Integer overflow in the valid_user_field function in journal/journald-native.c in systemd allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large journal data field, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-2777-1 systemd security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2013-4270 Integer overflow in the valid_user_field function in journal/journald-native.c in systemd allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large journal data field, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 4:45 PM
Reserved
Jun 12, 2013, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 28, 2013, 10:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:57 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Sep 23, 2013, 12:00 AM