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CVE-2013-7386

UnknownEPSS 4.37%

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CVE-2013-7386 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in the PROJECT::write_account_file function in client/cs_account.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 gui_urls item in an account file.. EPSS estimates a 4.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in the PROJECT::write_account_file function in client/cs_account.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 gui_urls item in an account file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.37%

90.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
UniversityofcaliforniaBoinc Client7.2.33

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-7386?
Format string vulnerability in the PROJECT::write_account_file function in client/cs_account.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 gui_urls item in an account file.
How severe is CVE-2013-7386?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-7386 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7386?
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Source: NVD / NIST