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CVE-2013-3694

6.8 · MEDIUM

BlackBerry Link before 1.2.1.31 on Windows and before 1.1.1 build 39 on Mac OS X does not require authentication for remote file-access folders, which allows remote attackers to read or create arbi…

Published Nov 18, 2013blackberryCWE-352EPSS 0.91%

Overview

CVE-2013-3694 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting blackberry blackberry_link. It was published on November 18, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

BlackBerry Link before 1.2.1.31 on Windows and before 1.1.1 build 39 on Mac OS X does not require authentication for remote file-access folders, which allows remote attackers to read or create arbitrary files via IPv6 WebDAV requests, as demonstrated by a CSRF attack involving DNS rebinding.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from blackberry. Update blackberry_link 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
blackberryblackberry_link0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3694?

CVE-2013-3694 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting blackberry blackberry_link. It was published on November 18, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-3694?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, 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-2013-3694?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from blackberry. Update blackberry_link 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-2013-3694?

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