CVE-2013-4547: High severity nginx vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
9 affected components
F5 Nginx>=0.8.41<1.4.4
F5 Nginx>=1.5.0<=1.5.6
SUSE Lifecycle Management Server=1.3
SUSE Studio onsite=1.3
SUSE WebYaST=1.3
openSUSE openSUSE=11.4
openSUSE openSUSE=12.2
openSUSE openSUSE=12.3
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1
Event History
Nov 23, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Is CVE-2013-4547 related to URI manipulation?
Yes, CVE-2013-4547 specifically allows URI manipulation through the use of an unescaped space character.