CVE-2013-5606
First published: Sat Nov 16 2013(Updated: )
The CERT_VerifyCert function in lib/certhigh/certvfy.c in Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) 3.15 before 3.15.3 provides an unexpected return value for an incompatible key-usage certificate when the CERTVerifyLog argument is valid, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted certificate.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla NSS ESR | =3.15 | |
| Mozilla NSS ESR | =3.15.1 | |
| Mozilla NSS ESR | =3.15.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10761
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-12/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-11/msg00080.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1791.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1829.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0041.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/23
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201406-19.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2994
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2013/mfsa2013-103.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2015-1972971.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2016-2367955.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2014-1972956.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2014-1972960.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534161/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63737
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2030-1
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2014-0012.html
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=910438
- https://developer.mozilla.org/docs/NSS/NSS_3.15.3_release_notes
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-01
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-5606?
CVE-2013-5606 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5606?
To fix CVE-2013-5606, update to Mozilla Network Security Services version 3.15.3 or later.
What versions of NSS are affected by CVE-2013-5606?
CVE-2013-5606 affects Mozilla Network Security Services versions 3.15, 3.15.1, and 3.15.2.
What does CVE-2013-5606 exploit?
CVE-2013-5606 exploits an unexpected return value for incompatible key-usage certificates.
Who can be impacted by CVE-2013-5606?
Remote attackers may exploit CVE-2013-5606 to bypass intended access restrictions.
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