CVE-2013-1886
First published: Fri Mar 22 2013(Updated: )
Format string vulnerability in the token processing system (pki-tps) in Red Hat Certificate System (RHCS) 8.1 and possibly Dogtag Certificate System 9 and 10 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in unspecified vectors, related to viewing certificates.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/pki-tps | <8.1.5-1.el5 | 8.1.5-1.el5 |
| Red Hat Certificate System | =8.1 | |
| Dogtag Certificate System | =9.0 | |
| Dogtag Certificate System | =10.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://osvdb.org/93613
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0856.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/60085
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029685
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=924870
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=966189
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=966190
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0856.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1886?
CVE-2013-1886 has a moderate severity level, allowing for potential denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1886?
To fix CVE-2013-1886, upgrade to pki-tps version 8.1.5-1.el5 or later, and ensure you are using a patched version of the affected Dogtag Certificate System.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-1886?
CVE-2013-1886 affects remote authenticated users of Red Hat Certificate System 8.1 and Dogtag Certificate Systems 9 and 10.
What kind of attack does CVE-2013-1886 enable?
CVE-2013-1886 enables remote authenticated users to exploit a format string vulnerability potentially leading to a denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
Is CVE-2013-1886 under active exploitation?
As of the last update, there have been no confirmed reports of active exploitation for CVE-2013-1886.
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