CVE-2013-2153
First published: Tue Aug 20 2013(Updated: )
The XML digital signature functionality (xsec/dsig/DSIGReference.cpp) in Apache Santuario XML Security for C++ (aka xml-security-c) before 1.7.1 allows context-dependent attackers to reuse signatures and spoof arbitrary content via crafted Reference elements in the Signature, aka "XML Signature Bypass issue."
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache XML Security for C++ | <=1.7.0 | |
| Apache XML Security for C++ | =0.1.0 | |
| Apache XML Security for C++ | =0.2.0 | |
| Apache XML Security for C++ | =1.1.0 | |
| Apache XML Security for C++ | =1.2.0 | |
| Apache XML Security for C++ | =1.2.1 | |
| Apache XML Security for C++ | =1.3.0 | |
| Apache XML Security for C++ | =1.3.1 | |
| Apache XML Security for C++ | =1.4.0 | |
| Apache XML Security for C++ | =1.5.0 | |
| Apache XML Security for C++ | =1.5.1 | |
| Apache XML Security for C++ | =1.6.0 | |
| Apache XML Security for C++ | =1.6.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2013-06/0140.html
- http://santuario.apache.org/secadv.data/CVE-2013-2153.txt
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/santuario/xml-security-cpp/trunk/xsec/dsig/DSIGReference.cpp?r1=1125514&r2=1493959&pathrev=1493959&diff_format=h
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2710
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/680e6938b6412e26d5446054fd31de2011d33af11786b989127d1cc3@%3Ccommits.santuario.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r1c07a561426ec5579073046ad7f4207cdcef452bb3100abaf908e0cd@%3Ccommits.santuario.apache.org%3E
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2018-15
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/680e6938b6412e26d5446054fd31de2011d33af11786b989127d1cc3%40%3Ccommits.santuario.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r1c07a561426ec5579073046ad7f4207cdcef452bb3100abaf908e0cd%40%3Ccommits.santuario.apache.org%3E
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-2153?
CVE-2013-2153 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability allowing for signature reuse and content spoofing.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2153?
To fix CVE-2013-2153, upgrade to Apache Santuario XML Security for C++ version 1.7.1 or later.
What types of attacks does CVE-2013-2153 enable?
CVE-2013-2153 enables context-dependent attackers to reuse XML signatures and spoof content.
Which versions of Apache XML Security for C++ are affected by CVE-2013-2153?
Versions up to and including 1.7.0, and specific earlier versions such as 0.1.0 through 1.6.1 are affected by CVE-2013-2153.
Is CVE-2013-2153 specific to a certain platform or environment?
CVE-2013-2153 specifically impacts applications utilizing Apache Santuario XML Security for C++ regardless of platform.
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- version/apache xml security for c++/1.2.1
- version/apache xml security for c++/1.3.0
- version/apache xml security for c++/1.3.1
- version/apache xml security for c++/1.4.0
- version/apache xml security for c++/1.5.0
- version/apache xml security for c++/1.5.1
- version/apache xml security for c++/1.6.0
- version/apache xml security for c++/1.6.1