Vulnerability Description
OpenVAS Manager 3.0 before 3.0.7 and 4.0 before 4.0.4 allows remote attackers to bypass the OMP authentication restrictions and execute OMP commands via a crafted OMP request for version information, which causes the state to be set to CLIENT_AUTHENTIC, as demonstrated by the omp_xml_handle_end_element function in omp.c.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openvas | Openvas Manager | 4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.wald.intevation.org/pipermail/openvas-announce/2013-November/000157Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openvas.org/OVSA20131108.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/10/2
- http://lists.wald.intevation.org/pipermail/openvas-announce/2013-November/000157Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openvas.org/OVSA20131108.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/10/2
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-6765?
CVE-2013-6765 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). OpenVAS Manager 3.0 before 3.0.7 and 4.0 before 4.0.4 allows remote attackers to bypass the OMP authentication restrictions and execute OMP commands via a crafted OMP request for version information, ...
How severe is CVE-2013-6765?
CVE-2013-6765 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-2013-6765?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openvas Openvas Manager.