CVE-2013-7386: Medium severity Rom Walton Boinc vulnerability

Published Apr 29, 2013
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Updated

Format string flaw was found in the way boinc-client, a Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing (BOINC) client for distributed computing, performed account information write / dump into corresponding XML file. An attacker could provide an account file (file containing account information) with specially-crafted value of the 'guiurls' item that, when processed would lead to boinc-client executable crash or, potentially, arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the user running the boinc-client binary.

References: [1] http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/28/3

Relevant upstream patch: [2] http://boinc.berkeley.edu/gitweb/?p=boinc-v2.git;a=commitdiff;h=99258dcecba8ef36e1ce0fd6e0dacffe53613ac9

Other sources

Format string vulnerability in the PROJECT::writeaccountfile function in client/csaccount.cpp in BOINC, possibly 7.2.33, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the guiurls item in an account file.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Rom Walton Boinc=7.2.33
Universityofcalifornia Boinc Client=7.2.33

Event History

Apr 29, 2013
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:32 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 2, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-7386?

CVE-2013-7386 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential exploitation via format string attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-7386?

To fix CVE-2013-7386, update to the patched version of BOINC that is higher than 7.2.33.

3

What software does CVE-2013-7386 affect?

CVE-2013-7386 affects the BOINC client version 7.2.33.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-7386?

CVE-2013-7386 is a format string vulnerability that can allow an attacker to manipulate how account information is processed.

5

Can CVE-2013-7386 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2013-7386 can potentially be exploited remotely if an attacker provides a malicious account file.

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