CVE-2013-4130: The (1) red_channel_pipes_add_type and (2) red_channel_pipes_add_empty_msg functions in server/red_channel.c i

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-4130?

spice: upgrade to newer than 0.12.3; ubuntu linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-4130 being exploited?

CVE-2013-4130 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2013-4130 affect?

CVE-2013-4130 affects spice, ubuntu linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The (1) red_channel_pipes_add_type and (2) red_channel_pipes_add_empty_msg functions in server/red_channel.c in SPICE before 0.12.4 do not properly perform ring loops, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reachab

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-4130?

Priority 44/100. On your watchlist

This month

MEDIUM 5.0WATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2013-4130 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting spice, ubuntu linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The (1) red_channel_pipes_add_type and (2) red_channel_pipes_add_empty_msg functions in server/red_channel.c in SPICE before 0.12.4 do not properly perform ring loops, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reachable assertion and server exit) by triggering a network error.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-399
Published	2013-08-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: canonical · spice project

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-08-20 22:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

spice project spice UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.12.3 · 0.5.2 · 0.5.3 · 0.6.0 · 0.6.1 · 0.6.2 · 0.6.3 · 0.6.4

Fixed in: newer than 0.12.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy spice || rpm -q spice || spice --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.12.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade spice

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade spice

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

canonical ubuntu linux MITIGATE

Affected: 13.04

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 13.04

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-4130?

spice: upgrade to newer than 0.12.3; ubuntu linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-4130 being exploited?

CVE-2013-4130 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2013-4130 affect?

CVE-2013-4130 affects spice, ubuntu linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The (1) red_channel_pipes_add_type and (2) red_channel_pipes_add_empty_msg functions in server/red_channel.c in SPICE before 0.12.4 do not properly perform ring loops, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reachab

How urgent is CVE-2013-4130?

Priority 44/100. On your watchlist

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