CVE-2013-7386 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a crash or execute arbitrary code in the BOINC client by exploiting a format string vulnerability in account file processing.
- 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-2013-7386?
CVE-2013-7386 is a medium-severity 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
Format string vulnerability in the PROJECT::write_account_file function in client/cs_account.cpp in BOINC, possibly 7.2.33, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the gui_urls item in an account file.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-7386?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Universityofcalifornia Boinc Client.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7386?
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-2013-7386 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-7386 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2013-7386, GHSA-gf7f-q52v-9537.