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CVE-2013-2155

UnknownEPSS 5.80%

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CVE-2013-2155 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apache Santuario XML Security for C++ (aka xml-security-c) before 1.7.1 does not properly validate length values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or bypass the CVE-2009-0217 protection mechanism and spoof a signature via crafted length values to the (1) compareBase64StringToRaw, (2) DSIGAlgorithmHandlerDefault, or (3) DSIGAlgorithmHandlerDefault::verify functions.. EPSS estimates a 5.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache Santuario XML Security for C++ (aka xml-security-c) before 1.7.1 does not properly validate length values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or bypass the CVE-2009-0217 protection mechanism and spoof a signature via crafted length values to the (1) compareBase64StringToRaw, (2) DSIGAlgorithmHandlerDefault, or (3) DSIGAlgorithmHandlerDefault::verify functions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.80%

92.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ApacheXml Security For C\+\+<= 1.7.0
ApacheXml Security For C\+\+0.1.0
ApacheXml Security For C\+\+0.2.0
ApacheXml Security For C\+\+1.1.0
ApacheXml Security For C\+\+1.2.0
ApacheXml Security For C\+\+1.2.1
ApacheXml Security For C\+\+1.3.0
ApacheXml Security For C\+\+1.3.1
ApacheXml Security For C\+\+1.4.0
ApacheXml Security For C\+\+1.5.0
ApacheXml Security For C\+\+1.5.1
ApacheXml Security For C\+\+1.6.0
ApacheXml Security For C\+\+1.6.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2155?
Apache Santuario XML Security for C++ (aka xml-security-c) before 1.7.1 does not properly validate length values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or bypass the CVE-2009-0217 protection mechanism and spoof a signature via crafted length values to the (1) compareBase64StringToRaw, (2) DSIGAlgorithmHandlerDefault, or (3) DSIGAlgorithmHandlerDefault::verify functions.
How severe is CVE-2013-2155?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-2155 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2155?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST