Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the "read-string!" procedure in the "extras" unit in CHICKEN stable before 4.8.0.5 and development snapshots before 4.8.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a "#f" value in the NUM argument.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Call-Cc | Chicken | <= 4.8.0.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/chicken-announce/2013-10/msg00000.htmlPatch
- http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/chicken-announce/2013-09/msg00000.htmlPatch
- http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/chicken-announce/2013-09/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55009Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62690
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-54
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/chicken-announce/2013-10/msg00000.htmlPatch
- http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/chicken-announce/2013-09/msg00000.htmlPatch
- http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/chicken-announce/2013-09/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55009Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62690
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-54
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4385?
CVE-2013-4385 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the "read-string!" procedure in the "extras" unit in CHICKEN stable before 4.8.0.5 and development snapshots before 4.8.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memor...
How severe is CVE-2013-4385?
CVE-2013-4385 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-2013-4385?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Call-Cc Chicken.