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CVE-2013-1895

7.5 · HIGH

The py-bcrypt module before 0.3 for Python does not properly handle concurrent memory access, which allows attackers to bypass authentication via multiple authentication requests, which trigger the…

Published Jan 28, 2020CWE-307EPSS 2.83%

Overview

CVE-2013-1895 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 28, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The py-bcrypt module before 0.3 for Python does not properly handle concurrent memory access, which allows attackers to bypass authentication via multiple authentication requests, which trigger the password hash to be overwritten.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Reflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-April/101382.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-April/101387.htmlRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/26/2Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/58702Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/83039Reflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-April/101382.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-April/101387.htmlRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/26/2Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/58702Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/83039

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1895?

CVE-2013-1895 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 28, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-1895?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-1895?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2013-1895?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2013-1895 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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