Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in the PROJECT::write_account_file function in client/cs_account.cpp in BOINC, possibly 7.2.33, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the gui_urls item in an account file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Universityofcalifornia | Boinc Client | 7.2.33 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://boinc.berkeley.edu/gitweb/?p=boinc-v2.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=99258dcecba8
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-December/125125.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-December/125128.h
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/28/3
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=957795
- http://boinc.berkeley.edu/gitweb/?p=boinc-v2.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=99258dcecba8
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-December/125125.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-December/125128.h
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/28/3
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=957795
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-7386?
CVE-2013-7386 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Format string vulnerability in the PROJECT::write_account_file function in client/cs_account.cpp in BOINC, possibly 7.2.33, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly exe...
How severe is CVE-2013-7386?
CVE-2013-7386 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-7386?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Universityofcalifornia Boinc Client.