CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2013-7459

Heap-based buffer overflow in the ALGnew function in block_templace.c in Python Cryptography Toolkit (aka pycrypto) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as demonstrated by a crafted iv pa...

Vulnerability Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the ALGnew function in block_templace.c in Python Cryptography Toolkit (aka pycrypto) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as demonstrated by a crafted iv parameter to cryptmsg.py.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
DlitzPycrypto<= 2.6.1
FedoraprojectFedora24

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2013-7459?

CVE-2013-7459 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Heap-based buffer overflow in the ALGnew function in block_templace.c in Python Cryptography Toolkit (aka pycrypto) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as demonstrated by a crafted iv pa...

How severe is CVE-2013-7459?

CVE-2013-7459 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2013-7459?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dlitz Pycrypto, Fedoraproject Fedora.