Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Curl_sasl_create_digest_md5_message function in lib/curl_sasl.c in curl and libcurl 7.26.0 through 7.28.1, when negotiating SASL DIGEST-MD5 authentication, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in the realm parameter in a (1) POP3, (2) SMTP or (3) IMAP message.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Haxx | Curl | 7.26.0 |
| Haxx | Libcurl | 7.26.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blog.volema.com/curl-rce.html
- http://curl.haxx.se/docs/adv_20130206.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00004.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-February/099140.h
- http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2013/02/10/anatomy-of-a-vulnerability-curl-web-d
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/120147/cURL-Buffer-Overflow.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/120170/Slackware-Security-Advisory-curl-Upd
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24487Exploit
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/89988
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57842
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1028093
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1721-1Vendor Advisory
- http://blog.volema.com/curl-rce.html
- http://curl.haxx.se/docs/adv_20130206.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-0249?
CVE-2013-0249 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the Curl_sasl_create_digest_md5_message function in lib/curl_sasl.c in curl and libcurl 7.26.0 through 7.28.1, when negotiating SASL DIGEST-MD5 authentication, allows re...
How severe is CVE-2013-0249?
CVE-2013-0249 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-0249?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Haxx Curl, Haxx Libcurl, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.