CVE-2013-5606
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CVE-2013-5606 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The CERT_VerifyCert function in lib/certhigh/certvfy.c in Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) 3.15 before 3.15.3 provides an unexpected return value for an incompatible key-usage certificate when the CERTVerifyLog argument is valid, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted certificate.. EPSS estimates a 2.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The CERT_VerifyCert function in lib/certhigh/certvfy.c in Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) 3.15 before 3.15.3 provides an unexpected return value for an incompatible key-usage certificate when the CERTVerifyLog argument is valid, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted certificate.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Network Security Services | 3.15 |
| Mozilla | Network Security Services | 3.15.1 |
| Mozilla | Network Security Services | 3.15.2 |
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