CVE-2013-7098 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A heap overflow in OpenConnect VPN client with GnuTLS allows attackers to execute code or cause denial of service when MTU is increased on reconnection.

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

What is CVE-2013-7098?

CVE-2013-7098 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

OpenConnect VPN client with GnuTLS before 5.02 contains a heap overflow if MTU is increased on reconnection.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-7098?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Infradead Openconnect.

How do I fix CVE-2013-7098?

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-2013-7098 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-7098 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2013-7098, GHSA-5fg5-5jx7-ph2f.

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