CVE-2013-4564
First published: Tue Jan 07 2014(Updated: )
Libreswan 3.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a small length value and (1) no version or (2) an invalid major number in an IKE packet.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libreswan | =3.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-December/124911.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-December/124928.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-December/124943.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56276
- https://libreswan.org/security/CVE-2013-4564/CVE-2013-4564.txt.asc
- https://lists.libreswan.org/pipermail/swan-announce/2013/000007.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4564?
CVE-2013-4564 has a critical severity as it allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4564?
To fix CVE-2013-4564, upgrade to a patched version of Libreswan after 3.6.
What are the consequences of CVE-2013-4564?
The consequence of CVE-2013-4564 is that it may lead to a crash of the Libreswan service.
Which versions of Libreswan are affected by CVE-2013-4564?
Only Libreswan version 3.6 is affected by CVE-2013-4564.
Is CVE-2013-4564 exploitable over the network?
Yes, CVE-2013-4564 is exploitable over the network since it involves processing IKE packets.
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