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CVE-2013-4219

7.5 · HIGH

Multiple integer overflows in the Intel WiMAX Network Service through 1.5.2 for Intel Wireless WiMAX Connection 2400 devices allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (component crash) or…

Published Aug 25, 2013intelCWE-189EPSS 2.55%

Overview

CVE-2013-4219 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting intel wimax_network_service. It was published on August 25, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple integer overflows in the Intel WiMAX Network Service through 1.5.2 for Intel Wireless WiMAX Connection 2400 devices allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (component crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via an L5 connection with a crafted PDU value that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow within (1) L5SocketsDispatcher.c or (2) L5Connector.c.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from intel. Update wimax_network_service to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
intelwimax_network_service0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4219?

CVE-2013-4219 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting intel wimax_network_service. It was published on August 25, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-4219?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-4219?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from intel. Update wimax_network_service to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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