Vulnerability identifier: #VU30557
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-401
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
kde-workspace
/
Vendor: KDE.org
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to memory leak within plasma desktop. A remote attacker can perform a denial of service attack.
Mitigation
Update to version 4.10.5.
Vulnerable software versions
kde-workspace: 4.10.4
External links
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-08/msg00002.html
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/07/16/4
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61201
http://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2013-4133
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-4133
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/85797
http://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-4133
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.