CVE-2013-6747: Input Validation

Published Jan 27, 2014
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Updated

IBM GSKit 7.x before 7.0.4.48 and 8.x before 8.0.50.16, as used in IBM Security Directory Server (ISDS) and Tivoli Directory Server (TDS), allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash or hang) via a malformed X.509 certificate chain.

Affected Software

8 affected components
IBM Global Security Kit=8.5
IBM Global Security Kit=7.0
IBM Global Security Kit=7.0.4.28
IBM Global Security Kit=7.0.4.29
IBM Global Security Kit=8.0
IBM Global Security Kit=8.0.13
IBM Security Directory Server
IBM Tivoli Directory Server

Event History

Jan 27, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-6747?

CVE-2013-6747 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-6747?

To fix CVE-2013-6747, upgrade to IBM GSKit version 7.0.4.48 or 8.0.50.16 or higher.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2013-6747?

CVE-2013-6747 affects IBM GSKit versions 7.x prior to 7.0.4.48 and 8.x prior to 8.0.50.16, and also impacts IBM Security Directory Server and Tivoli Directory Server.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2013-6747 facilitate?

CVE-2013-6747 can facilitate remote denial of service attacks through malformed X.509 certificate chains.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-6747?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2013-6747, thus upgrading is the recommended action.

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