PolarSSL up to 1.1.7 ssl_tls.c ssl_read_record memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in PolarSSL up to 1.1.7. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ssl_read_record of the file ssl_tls.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2013-5914. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in PolarSSL up to 1.1.7 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function ssl_read_record of the file ssl_tls.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in the ssl_read_record function in ssl_tls.c in PolarSSL before 1.1.8, when using TLS 1.1, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long packet.

The weakness was disclosed 10/26/2013 by Paul Brodeur with Leviathan Security Group (Website). The advisory is available at polarssl.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-5914 since 09/19/2013. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 70533 (Debian DSA-2782-1 : polarssl - several vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 1.1.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (88341), Tenable (70533), SecurityFocus (BID 63244†), Secunia (SA55084†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-44153†). The entries VDB-65206 and VDB-65080 are pretty similar. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 70533
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-2782-1 : polarssl - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 892782
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2782-1 (polarssl - several vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PolarSSL 1.1.0

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10/02/2013 +1 days 🔍
10/26/2013 +24 days 🔍
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03/24/2015 +341 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: DSA-2782
Researcher: Paul Brodeur
Organization: Leviathan Security Group
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2013-5914 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-5914
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-65362

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X-Force: 88341
SecurityFocus: 63244 - PolarSSL 'ssl_read_record()' Function Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 55084 - PolarSSL RSA Private Key Recovery Weakness, Not Critical
Vulnerability Center: 44153 - PolarSSL Before 1.1.8 Remote Code Execution via a Long Packet, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 01/09/2022 00:07
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (68), 05/25/2017 10:54 (8), 01/08/2022 23:41 (3), 01/08/2022 23:55 (1), 01/09/2022 00:07 (2)
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