CVE-2013-2968: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 19, 2013
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Updated

An unspecified buffer-read method in IBM Sterling Control Center (SCC) 5.2 before 5.2.0.9, 5.3 before 5.3.0.4, and 5.4 through 5.4.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service via a large file that lacks end-of-line characters.

Affected Software

7 affected components
IBM Sterling Control Center=5.2.0
IBM Sterling Control Center=5.3.0
IBM Sterling Control Center=5.3.0.1
IBM Sterling Control Center=5.3.0.2
IBM Sterling Control Center=5.3.0.3
IBM Sterling Control Center=5.4.0
IBM Sterling Control Center=5.4.0.1

Event History

Jun 19, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-2968?

CVE-2013-2968 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-2968?

To fix CVE-2013-2968, update IBM Sterling Control Center to version 5.2.0.9 or later, 5.3.0.4 or later, or 5.4.0.2 or later.

3

What causes the CVE-2013-2968 vulnerability?

CVE-2013-2968 is caused by an unspecified buffer-read method that fails to handle large files lacking end-of-line characters.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2013-2968?

CVE-2013-2968 affects IBM Sterling Control Center versions earlier than 5.2.0.9, 5.3.0.4, and 5.4.0.2.

5

What is the potential impact of CVE-2013-2968?

The potential impact of CVE-2013-2968 is that remote authenticated users can trigger a denial of service by uploading large files.

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