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CVE-2013-5209

7.8 · HIGH

The sctp_send_initiate_ack function in sys/netinet/sctp_output.c in the SCTP implementation in the kernel in FreeBSD 8.3 through 9.2-PRERELEASE does not properly initialize the state-cookie data st…

Published Aug 29, 2013freebsdCWE-200EPSS 2.51%

Overview

CVE-2013-5209 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting freebsd freebsd. It was published on August 29, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The sctp_send_initiate_ack function in sys/netinet/sctp_output.c in the SCTP implementation in the kernel in FreeBSD 8.3 through 9.2-PRERELEASE does not properly initialize the state-cookie data structure, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory by reading packet data in INIT-ACK chunks.

Remediation

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

Refsvnweb.freebsd.org/base?view=revision&revision=254338Refwww.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-13:10.sctp.ascRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/61939Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1028940Refbugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=905080Refsvnweb.freebsd.org/base?view=revision&revision=254338Refwww.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-13:10.sctp.ascRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/61939Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1028940Refbugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=905080

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5209?

CVE-2013-5209 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting freebsd freebsd. It was published on August 29, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-5209?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, 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-2013-5209?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from freebsd. Update freebsd 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-2013-5209?

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