VDB-144810 · CVE-2013-4100 · BID 61094

Cryptocat up to 2.0.21 Username input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Cryptocat up to 2.0.21. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation as part of Username leads to input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-4100. The attack can be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Cryptocat up to 2.0.21. Affected is an unknown functionality. The manipulation as part of a Username leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

Cryptocat before 2.0.22 has Remote Denial of Service via username

The weakness was published 11/04/2019 by Maxim Rupp. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2013-4100 since 06/12/2013. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 2.0.22 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 61094†) and OSVDB (95002†). Similar entry is available at VDB-9439. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Cryptocat 2.0.22

Timelineinfo

11/07/2012 🔍
06/12/2013 +217 days 🔍
11/04/2019 +2336 days 🔍
11/04/2019 +0 days 🔍
02/01/2024 +1550 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: tobtu.com
Researcher: Maxim Rupp
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2013-4100 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-4100
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-144810
SecurityFocus: 61094 - Cryptocat CVE-2013-4100 Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: 95002

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/04/2019 07:19 PM
Updated: 02/01/2024 06:17 PM
Changes: 11/04/2019 07:19 PM (39), 11/04/2019 07:24 PM (21), 02/01/2024 06:17 PM (4)
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