CVE-2013-2156: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 20, 2013
·
Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Exclusive Canonicalization functionality (xsec/canon/XSECC14n20010315.cpp) in Apache Santuario XML Security for C++ (aka xml-security-c) before 1.7.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PrefixList attribute.

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-2013-2156?

CVE-2013-2156 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-2156?

To fix CVE-2013-2156, upgrade to Apache XML Security for C++ version 1.7.1 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-2156?

CVE-2013-2156 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Exclusive Canonicalization functionality.

4

Which versions of Apache XML Security for C++ are affected by CVE-2013-2156?

CVE-2013-2156 affects Apache XML Security for C++ versions prior to 1.7.1.

5

Can CVE-2013-2156 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2013-2156 can be exploited remotely by an attacker through crafted input.

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