Vulnerability Description
boost::locale::utf::utf_traits in the Boost.Locale library in Boost 1.48 through 1.52 does not properly detect certain invalid UTF-8 sequences, which might allow remote attackers to bypass input validation protection mechanisms via crafted trailing bytes.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Boost | Boost | 1.48.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=699649
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=699650
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-February/099103.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-February/099122.h
- http://www.boost.org/users/news/boost_locale_security_notice.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:065
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/04/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57675
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1727-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=907481
- https://svn.boost.org/trac/boost/ticket/7743
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=699649
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=699650
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-February/099103.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-February/099122.h
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-0252?
CVE-2013-0252 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). boost::locale::utf::utf_traits in the Boost.Locale library in Boost 1.48 through 1.52 does not properly detect certain invalid UTF-8 sequences, which might allow remote attackers to bypass input valid...
How severe is CVE-2013-0252?
CVE-2013-0252 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-2013-0252?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Boost Boost.