Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the RFC1413 (ident) client in cfingerd 1.4.3-3 allows remote IDENT servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted response.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Cfingerd | 1.4.3-3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=700098
- http://osvdb.org/90747
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2635Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/cfingerd/+bug/1104425Patch
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=700098
- http://osvdb.org/90747
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2635Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/cfingerd/+bug/1104425Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1049?
CVE-2013-1049 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the RFC1413 (ident) client in cfingerd 1.4.3-3 allows remote IDENT servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted response.
How severe is CVE-2013-1049?
CVE-2013-1049 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-1049?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Cfingerd.