CVE-2013-1428: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Apr 26 2013(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the receive_tcppacket function in net_packet.c in tinc before 1.0.21 and 1.1 before 1.1pre7 allows remote authenticated peers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a large TCP packet.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tinc VPN | <=1.0.20 | |
| Tinc VPN | <=1.1 | |
| Tinc VPN | =1.0.17 | |
| Tinc VPN | =1.0.18 | |
| Tinc VPN | =1.0.19 | |
| Tinc VPN | =1.1-pre3 | |
| Tinc VPN | =1.1-pre4 | |
| Tinc VPN | =1.1-pre5 |
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Reference Links
- http://freecode.com/projects/tinc/releases/354122
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/105531.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/105559.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/106167.html
- http://osvdb.org/92653
- http://secunia.com/advisories/53087
- http://secunia.com/advisories/53108
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2663
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/59369
- http://www.tinc-vpn.org/news/
- http://www.tinc-vpn.org/pipermail/tinc/2013-April/003240.html
- https://github.com/gsliepen/tinc/commit/17a33dfd95b1a29e90db76414eb9622df9632320
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1428?
CVE-2013-1428 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1428?
To fix CVE-2013-1428, update tinc to version 1.0.21 or later, or 1.1pre7 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2013-1428?
CVE-2013-1428 affects tinc versions prior to 1.0.21 and versions 1.1-pre6 and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-1428?
CVE-2013-1428 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2013-1428 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-1428 can be exploited by remote authenticated peers through the sending of a large TCP packet.
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- version/tinc vpn/1.1-pre5