CVE-2013-4487: Medium severity GNU GnuTLS vulnerability
Off-by-one error in the danerawtlsa in the DANE library (libdane) in GnuTLS 3.1.x before 3.1.16 and 3.2.x before 3.2.6 allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a response with more than four DANE entries. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2013-4466.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4487?
CVE-2013-4487 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service through memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4487?
To fix CVE-2013-4487, users should upgrade to GnuTLS version 3.1.16 or later, or 3.2.6 or later.
What causes the vulnerability identified by CVE-2013-4487?
CVE-2013-4487 is caused by an off-by-one error in the dane_raw_tlsa function in the DANE library of GnuTLS.
Which versions of GnuTLS are affected by CVE-2013-4487?
GnuTLS versions 3.1.x before 3.1.16 and 3.2.x before 3.2.6 are affected by CVE-2013-4487.
What impact can CVE-2013-4487 have on systems?
CVE-2013-4487 can allow remote servers to provoke memory corruption, resulting in a denial of service on vulnerable systems.