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CVE-2013-2944

4.9 · MEDIUM

strongSwan 4.3.5 through 5.0.3, when using the OpenSSL plugin for ECDSA signature verification, allows remote attackers to authenticate as other users via an invalid signature.

Published May 2, 2013strongswanCWE-287EPSS 1.59%

Overview

CVE-2013-2944 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting strongswan strongswan. It was published on May 2, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

strongSwan 4.3.5 through 5.0.3, when using the OpenSSL plugin for ECDSA signature verification, allows remote attackers to authenticate as other users via an invalid signature.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from strongswan. Update strongswan 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

Refdownload.strongswan.org/patches/10_openssl_ecdsa_signature_patch/strongswan-4.3.5-5.0.3_openssl_ecdsa_signature.patchReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-05/msg00014.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00010.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00121.htmlRefwww.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2665Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/59580Refwww.strongswan.org/blog/2013/04/30/strongswan-5.0.4-released-%28cve-2013-2944%29.htmlRefdownload.strongswan.org/patches/10_openssl_ecdsa_signature_patch/strongswan-4.3.5-5.0.3_openssl_ecdsa_signature.patchReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-05/msg00014.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00010.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2944?

CVE-2013-2944 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting strongswan strongswan. It was published on May 2, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-2944?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-2944?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from strongswan. Update strongswan 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-2013-2944?

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