CVE-2013-2298 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 2 Jun 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted XML files processed by the BOINC client's XML parser.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2013-2298?

CVE-2013-2298 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the XML parser in BOINC 7.x allow attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted XML file, related to the scheduler.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2298?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Universityofcalifornia Boinc Client.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2298?

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-2013-2298 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-2298 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2013-2298, GHSA-pjjf-j58m-gr8m, MGASA-2014-0460.