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CVE-2013-0252

UnknownEPSS 2.87%

Last modified

CVE-2013-0252 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. boost::locale::utf::utf_traits in the Boost.Locale library in Boost 1.48 through 1.52 does not properly detect certain invalid UTF-8 sequences, which might allow remote attackers to bypass input validation protection mechanisms via crafted trailing bytes.. EPSS estimates a 2.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

boost::locale::utf::utf_traits in the Boost.Locale library in Boost 1.48 through 1.52 does not properly detect certain invalid UTF-8 sequences, which might allow remote attackers to bypass input validation protection mechanisms via crafted trailing bytes.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.87%

85.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
BoostBoost1.48.0
BoostBoost1.49.0
BoostBoost1.50.0
BoostBoost1.51.0
BoostBoost1.52.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-0252?
boost::locale::utf::utf_traits in the Boost.Locale library in Boost 1.48 through 1.52 does not properly detect certain invalid UTF-8 sequences, which might allow remote attackers to bypass input validation protection mechanisms via crafted trailing bytes.
How severe is CVE-2013-0252?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-0252 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0252?
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Source: NVD / NIST