CVE-2013-5959: Buffer Overflow
Blue Coat ProxySG before 6.2.14.1, 6.3.x, 6.4.x, and 6.5 before 6.5.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and dropped connections) via a recursive href in an HTML page, which triggers a large number of HTTP RW pipeline pre-fetch requests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-5959?
CVE-2013-5959 has a severity rating that indicates a potential denial of service vulnerability due to excessive memory consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5959?
To fix CVE-2013-5959, upgrade your Blue Coat ProxySG to versions 6.2.14.1, 6.3.x, 6.4.x, or 6.5.2 or later.
What impact does CVE-2013-5959 have on affected systems?
CVE-2013-5959 can lead to denial of service, characterized by memory depletion and loss of connections.
Which versions of Blue Coat ProxySG are affected by CVE-2013-5959?
CVE-2013-5959 affects Blue Coat ProxySG versions prior to 6.2.14.1, all versions of 6.3.x, 6.4.x, and 6.5 before 6.5.2.
Can CVE-2013-5959 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-5959 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted HTML pages containing recursive hrefs.