CVE-2013-4547
First published: Sat Nov 23 2013(Updated: )
nginx 0.8.41 through 1.4.3 and 1.5.x before 1.5.7 allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions via an unescaped space character in a URI.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nginx | >=0.8.41<1.4.4 | |
| Nginx | >=1.5.0<=1.5.6 | |
| SUSE Lifecycle Management Server | =1.3 | |
| SUSE Studio | =1.3 | |
| Novell WebYaST Appliance | =1.3 | |
| SUSE Linux | =11.4 | |
| SUSE Linux | =12.2 | |
| SUSE Linux | =12.3 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-12/msg00007.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-11/msg00084.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-11/msg00118.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-11/msg00119.html
- http://mailman.nginx.org/pipermail/nginx-announce/2013/000125.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55757
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55822
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55825
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2802
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4547?
CVE-2013-4547 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass intended security restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4547?
To fix CVE-2013-4547, upgrade nginx to version 1.5.7 or later, or to versions 1.4.4 or later.
Which versions of nginx are affected by CVE-2013-4547?
CVE-2013-4547 affects nginx versions from 0.8.41 through 1.4.3 and 1.5.0 through 1.5.6.
Can CVE-2013-4547 lead to information leakage?
Yes, CVE-2013-4547 can potentially lead to information leakage by allowing attackers to access unintended resources.
Is CVE-2013-4547 related to URI manipulation?
Yes, CVE-2013-4547 specifically allows URI manipulation through the use of an unescaped space character.
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