CVE-2013-2019 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 2 Jun 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow in BOINC via crafted file signatures, potentially leading to code execution or crashes.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2013-2019?

CVE-2013-2019 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jun 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in BOINC 6.10.58 and 6.12.34 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via multiple file_signature elements.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2019?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Universityofcalifornia Boinc Client.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2019?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2013-2019 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-2019 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2013-2019, GHSA-qhx9-f5x8-c543.