CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-7294: Input Validation

First published: Thu Jan 16 2014(Updated: )

The ikev2parent_inI1outR1 function in pluto/ikev2_parent.c in libreswan before 3.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (restart) via an IKEv2 I1 notification without a KE payload.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Libreswan<=3.6
Libreswan=3.0
Libreswan=3.1
Libreswan=3.2
Libreswan=3.3
Libreswan=3.4
Libreswan=3.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-7294?

    CVE-2013-7294 has a severity classified as a denial of service vulnerability that may lead to system restarts.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-7294?

    To fix CVE-2013-7294, you should upgrade Libreswan to version 3.7 or later.

  • What versions of Libreswan are affected by CVE-2013-7294?

    CVE-2013-7294 affects Libreswan versions 3.0 to 3.6 inclusive.

  • Can CVE-2013-7294 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2013-7294 can be exploited by remote attackers through specific IKEv2 notifications.

  • What impact does CVE-2013-7294 have on system availability?

    CVE-2013-7294 can cause unintended system restarts, impacting the availability of services.

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