Vulnerability Description
The getaddrinfo function in glibc before 2.15, when compiled with libidn and the AI_IDN flag is used, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid free) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by an internationalized domain name to ping6.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Glibc | <= 2.14.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1627.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/29/21
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72710
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1186614
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=981942
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=18011
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=glibc.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=2e96f1c7
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1627.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/29/21
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72710
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1186614
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=981942
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=18011
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=glibc.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=2e96f1c7
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-7424?
CVE-2013-7424 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). The getaddrinfo function in glibc before 2.15, when compiled with libidn and the AI_IDN flag is used, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid free) and possibly execut...
How severe is CVE-2013-7424?
CVE-2013-7424 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-2013-7424?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Glibc.