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CVE-2013-3623

10.0 · HIGH

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in cgi/close_window.cgi in the web interface in the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) with firmware before 3.15 (SMT_X9_315) on Supermicro X9 ge…

Published Dec 10, 2013supermicroCWE-119EPSS 72.38%

Overview

CVE-2013-3623 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting supermicro intelligent_platform_management_firmware. It was published on December 10, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in cgi/close_window.cgi in the web interface in the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) with firmware before 3.15 (SMT_X9_315) on Supermicro X9 generation motherboards allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) sess_sid or (2) ACT parameter.

Remediation

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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
supermicrointelligent_platform_management_firmware0Affected

References

Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/29666Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/63775Refwww.supermicro.com/products/nfo/files/IPMI/CVE_Update.pdfRefwww.thomas-krenn.com/en/wiki/Supermicro_IPMI_Security_Updates_November_2013Refcommunity.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2013/11/06/supermicro-ipmi-firmware-vulnerabilitiesRefsupport.citrix.com/article/CTX216642Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/29666Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/63775Refwww.supermicro.com/products/nfo/files/IPMI/CVE_Update.pdfRefwww.thomas-krenn.com/en/wiki/Supermicro_IPMI_Security_Updates_November_2013

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3623?

CVE-2013-3623 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting supermicro intelligent_platform_management_firmware. It was published on December 10, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-3623?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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-2013-3623?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from supermicro. Update intelligent_platform_management_firmware 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-2013-3623?

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