Vulnerability Description
The CERT_VerifyCert function in lib/certhigh/certvfy.c in Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) 3.15 before 3.15.3 provides an unexpected return value for an incompatible key-usage certificate when the CERTVerifyLog argument is valid, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted certificate.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Network Security Services | 3.15 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10761
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-12/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-11/msg00080.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1791.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1829.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0041.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/23
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201406-19.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2994
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2013/mfsa2013-103.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2015-1972971.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2016-2367955.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2014-1972956.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2014-1972960.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.htm
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-5606?
CVE-2013-5606 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). The CERT_VerifyCert function in lib/certhigh/certvfy.c in Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) 3.15 before 3.15.3 provides an unexpected return value for an incompatible key-usage certificate when ...
How severe is CVE-2013-5606?
CVE-2013-5606 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-2013-5606?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Network Security Services.