Vulnerability Description
The is_asn1 function in strongSwan 4.1.11 through 5.0.4 does not properly validate the return value of the asn1_length function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a (1) XAuth username, (2) EAP identity, or (3) PEM encoded file that starts with a 0x04, 0x30, or 0x31 character followed by an ASN.1 length value that triggers an integer overflow.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Strongswan | Strongswan | 4.1.11 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-08/msg00021.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-08/msg00022.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-08/msg00050.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54315Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54524Vendor Advisory
- http://strongswan.org/blog/2013/08/01/strongswan-5.1.0-released.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://strongswan.org/blog/2013/08/01/strongswan-denial-of-service-vulnerabilityVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61564
- https://lists.strongswan.org/pipermail/users/2013-July/009540.htmlExploit
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-08/msg00021.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-08/msg00022.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-08/msg00050.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54315Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54524Vendor Advisory
- http://strongswan.org/blog/2013/08/01/strongswan-5.1.0-released.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-5018?
CVE-2013-5018 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The is_asn1 function in strongSwan 4.1.11 through 5.0.4 does not properly validate the return value of the asn1_length function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentatio...
How severe is CVE-2013-5018?
CVE-2013-5018 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-5018?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Strongswan Strongswan, Opensuse Opensuse.