CVE-2013-2154: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 20, 2013
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Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in the XML Signature Reference 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 cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via malformed XPointer expressions, probably related to the DSIGReference::getURIBaseTXFM function.

Affected Software

13 affected components
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

Event History

Aug 20, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-2154?

CVE-2013-2154 has a severity rating that can lead to a denial of service and potential arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-2154?

To fix CVE-2013-2154, update Apache XML Security for C++ to version 1.7.1 or later.

3

What causes CVE-2013-2154?

CVE-2013-2154 is caused by a stack-based buffer overflow in the XML Signature Reference functionality.

4

Which versions of Apache XML Security for C++ are affected by CVE-2013-2154?

Apache XML Security for C++ versions up to 1.7.0 and certain specific earlier versions are affected by CVE-2013-2154.

5

Can CVE-2013-2154 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2013-2154 can potentially allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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