Vulnerability Description
Privoxy before 3.0.21 does not properly handle Proxy-Authenticate and Proxy-Authorization headers in the client-server data stream, which makes it easier for remote HTTP servers to spoof the intended proxy service via a 407 (aka Proxy Authentication Required) HTTP status code.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Privoxy | Privoxy | <= 3.0.20 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blog.c22.cc/2013/03/11/privoxy-proxy-authentication-credential-exposure-cExploit
- http://ijbswa.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/ijbswa/current/ChangeLog?revision=1.188
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-03/msg00118.html
- http://blog.c22.cc/2013/03/11/privoxy-proxy-authentication-credential-exposure-cExploit
- http://ijbswa.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/ijbswa/current/ChangeLog?revision=1.188
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-03/msg00118.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2503?
CVE-2013-2503 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). Privoxy before 3.0.21 does not properly handle Proxy-Authenticate and Proxy-Authorization headers in the client-server data stream, which makes it easier for remote HTTP servers to spoof the intended ...
How severe is CVE-2013-2503?
CVE-2013-2503 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-2503?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Privoxy Privoxy.