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CVE-2013-0252

5.0 · MEDIUM

boost::locale::utf::utf_traits in the Boost.Locale library in Boost 1.48 through 1.52 does not properly detect certain invalid UTF-8 sequences, which might allow remote attackers to bypass input va…

Published Mar 12, 2013boostCWE-20EPSS 2.87%

Overview

CVE-2013-0252 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting boost boost. It was published on March 12, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

boost::locale::utf::utf_traits in the Boost.Locale library in Boost 1.48 through 1.52 does not properly detect certain invalid UTF-8 sequences, which might allow remote attackers to bypass input validation protection mechanisms via crafted trailing bytes.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from boost. Update boost to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=699649Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=699650Reflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-February/099103.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-February/099122.htmlRefwww.boost.org/users/news/boost_locale_security_notice.htmlRefwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:065Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/04/2Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/57675Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1727-1Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=907481

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0252?

CVE-2013-0252 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting boost boost. It was published on March 12, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-0252?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-0252?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from boost. Update boost to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2013-0252?

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