CVE-2013-2052: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Jul 09 2013(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the atodn function in libreswan 3.0 and 3.1, when Opportunistic Encryption is enabled and an RSA key is being used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (pluto IKE daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted DNS TXT records. NOTE: this might be the same vulnerability as CVE-2013-2053 and CVE-2013-2054.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libreswan | =3.0 | |
| Libreswan | =3.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-2052?
CVE-2013-2052 has a high severity rating as it allows for potential remote denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2052?
To address CVE-2013-2052, upgrade to Libreswan version 3.1 or later where the vulnerability is patched.
What software is affected by CVE-2013-2052?
CVE-2013-2052 affects Libreswan versions 3.0 and 3.1 when Opportunistic Encryption is enabled.
What type of attack does CVE-2013-2052 allow?
CVE-2013-2052 enables remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack by exploiting a buffer overflow vulnerability.
What can be exploited in CVE-2013-2052?
CVE-2013-2052 can be exploited through crafted DNS TXT records to trigger a buffer overflow.
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