CVE-2013-2968: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jun 19 2013(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.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/weakness
- vendor/ibm
- canonical/ibm sterling control center
- version/ibm sterling control center/5.2.0
- version/ibm sterling control center/5.3.0
- version/ibm sterling control center/5.3.0.1
- version/ibm sterling control center/5.3.0.2
- version/ibm sterling control center/5.3.0.3
- version/ibm sterling control center/5.4.0
- version/ibm sterling control center/5.4.0.1