#VU41588 Stack-based buffer overflow in BOINC - CVE-2013-2019

Vulnerability identifier: #VU41588

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-2019

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
BOINC
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: University of California, Berkeley

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing multiple file_signature elements. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

BOINC: 6.10.58 - 6.12.34

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External links
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/28/3
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/29/11
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/59565
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/83930

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.