CVE-2013-6859: High severity Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise vulnerability

Published Nov 23, 2013
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Updated

SAP Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) before 15.0.3 ESD#4.3. 15.5 before 15.5 ESD#5.3, and 15.7 before 15.7 SP50 or 15.7 SP100 does not properly perform authorization, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise=15.0.3
Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise=15.5
Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise=15.7

Event History

Nov 23, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-6859?

CVE-2013-6859 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-6859?

To fix CVE-2013-6859, upgrade to SAP Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise versions 15.0.3 ESD#4.3, 15.5 ESD#5.3, or 15.7 SP50 or SP100.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2013-6859?

CVE-2013-6859 affects remote authenticated users of SAP Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise versions prior to the specified security updates.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2013-6859?

The implications of CVE-2013-6859 include unauthorized privilege escalation by remote authenticated users.

5

When was CVE-2013-6859 disclosed?

CVE-2013-6859 was disclosed in December 2013.

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