Vulnerability Description
strongSwan 4.3.5 through 5.0.3, when using the OpenSSL plugin for ECDSA signature verification, allows remote attackers to authenticate as other users via an invalid signature.
CVSS Score
4.9
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Strongswan | Strongswan | 4.3.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://download.strongswan.org/patches/10_openssl_ecdsa_signature_patch/strongswPatch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-05/msg00014.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00010.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00121.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2665
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/59580
- http://www.strongswan.org/blog/2013/04/30/strongswan-5.0.4-released-%28cve-2013-
- http://download.strongswan.org/patches/10_openssl_ecdsa_signature_patch/strongswPatch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-05/msg00014.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00010.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00121.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2665
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/59580
- http://www.strongswan.org/blog/2013/04/30/strongswan-5.0.4-released-%28cve-2013-
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2944?
CVE-2013-2944 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). strongSwan 4.3.5 through 5.0.3, when using the OpenSSL plugin for ECDSA signature verification, allows remote attackers to authenticate as other users via an invalid signature.
How severe is CVE-2013-2944?
CVE-2013-2944 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-2944?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Strongswan Strongswan.