CVE-2013-3704 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can spoof GPG key fingerprints in libzypp, tricking users into trusting malicious repositories by displaying incorrect key information.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-3704?
CVE-2013-3704 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Oct 2013. 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
The RPM GPG key import and handling feature in libzypp 12.15.0 and earlier reports a different key fingerprint than the one used to sign a repository when multiple key blobs are used, which might allow remote attackers to trick users into believing that the repository was signed by a more-trustworthy key.
Weakness: CWE-310
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3704?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Libzypp.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3704?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-3704 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2013-3704 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-3704 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6gx8-6452-hc3w.