CVE-2013-2028: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 18, 2013
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Updated

The ngxhttpparsechunked function in http/ngxhttpparse.c in nginx 1.3.9 through 1.4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a chunked Transfer-Encoding request with a large chunk size, which triggers an integer signedness error and a stack-based buffer overflow.

Affected Software

2 affected components
F5 Nginx>=1.3.9<=1.4.0
fedoraproject fedora=19

Event History

Jul 18, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-2028?

CVE-2013-2028 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-2028?

To fix CVE-2013-2028, upgrade your Nginx installation to version 1.4.1 or later.

3

What versions of Nginx are affected by CVE-2013-2028?

CVE-2013-2028 affects Nginx versions 1.3.9 through 1.4.0.

4

Can CVE-2013-2028 lead to arbitrary code execution?

Yes, CVE-2013-2028 can enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.

5

What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2013-2028?

CVE-2013-2028 impacts systems running affected versions of Nginx, including certain Fedora distributions.

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