Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the MHD_digest_auth_check function in libmicrohttpd before 0.9.32, when MHD_OPTION_CONNECTION_MEMORY_LIMIT is set to a large value, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long URI in an authentication header.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Libmicrohttpd | <= 0.9.31 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55903Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201402-01.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/12/09/11
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64138
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=493450
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1039390
- https://gnunet.org/svn/libmicrohttpd/ChangeLog
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55903Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201402-01.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/12/09/11
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64138
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=493450
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1039390
- https://gnunet.org/svn/libmicrohttpd/ChangeLog
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-7039?
CVE-2013-7039 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in the MHD_digest_auth_check function in libmicrohttpd before 0.9.32, when MHD_OPTION_CONNECTION_MEMORY_LIMIT is set to a large value, allows remote attackers to cause a de...
How severe is CVE-2013-7039?
CVE-2013-7039 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-7039?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Libmicrohttpd.