Vulnerability Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in BOINC 6.13.x allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long trickle-up to (1) client/cs_trickle.cpp or (2) db/db_base.cpp.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Universityofcalifornia | Boinc Client | 6.13.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://boinc.berkeley.edu/gitweb/?p=boinc-v2.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=5b04b249db16
- http://boinc.berkeley.edu/gitweb/?p=boinc-v2.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=ae04b50a71f3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/28/3
- http://boinc.berkeley.edu/gitweb/?p=boinc-v2.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=5b04b249db16
- http://boinc.berkeley.edu/gitweb/?p=boinc-v2.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=ae04b50a71f3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/28/3
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-5280?
CVE-2011-5280 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in BOINC 6.13.x allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long trickle-up to (1) client/cs_trickle.cpp or (2) db/db_base.cpp.
How severe is CVE-2011-5280?
CVE-2011-5280 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-5280?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Universityofcalifornia Boinc Client.