VDB-11017 · OSVDB 99027 · GCVE-100-11017

cPanel WHM up to 11.40.0.11 SSL Certificate denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in cPanel WHM up to 11.40.0.11. The affected element is an unknown function of the component SSL Certificate Handler. This manipulation causes denial of service. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in cPanel WHM up to 11.40.0.11 (Hosting Control Software). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component SSL Certificate Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was disclosed 10/26/2013 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at cpanel.net. The public release has been coordinated in cooperation with the project team. The attack can be launched remotely. Required for exploitation is a single authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 11.40.0.12 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (99027†). The entries VDB-11007, VDB-11008, VDB-11009 and VDB-11010 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: cPanel WHM 11.40.0.12

Timelineinfo

10/26/2013 🔍
10/26/2013 +0 days 🔍
10/28/2013 +2 days 🔍
03/25/2019 +1974 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: cpanel.net
Status: Confirmed
Coordinated: 🔍

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-11017
OSVDB: 99027

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/28/2013 14:41
Updated: 03/25/2019 08:24
Changes: 10/28/2013 14:41 (43), 03/25/2019 08:24 (2)
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Committer:
Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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