Vulnerability Description
OpenVAS Administrator 1.2 before 1.2.2 and 1.3 before 1.3.2 allows remote attackers to bypass the OAP authentication restrictions and execute OAP commands via a crafted OAP request for version information, which causes the state to be set to CLIENT_AUTHENTIC.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openvas | Openvas Administrator | 1.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.wald.intevation.org/pipermail/openvas-announce/2013-November/000157
- http://www.openvas.org/OVSA20131108.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/10/2
- http://lists.wald.intevation.org/pipermail/openvas-announce/2013-November/000157
- http://www.openvas.org/OVSA20131108.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/10/2
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-6766?
CVE-2013-6766 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). OpenVAS Administrator 1.2 before 1.2.2 and 1.3 before 1.3.2 allows remote attackers to bypass the OAP authentication restrictions and execute OAP commands via a crafted OAP request for version informa...
How severe is CVE-2013-6766?
CVE-2013-6766 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-2013-6766?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openvas Openvas Administrator.