#VU42736 Input validation error in strongSwan - CVE-2013-2054

Vulnerability identifier: #VU42736

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-2054

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
strongSwan
Server applications / Encryption software

Vendor: strongswan.org

Description

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service (pluto IKE daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted DNS TXT records.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

strongSwan: 2.0.0 - 4.3.4

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External links
https://download.strongswan.org/security/CVE-2013-2054/CVE-2013-2054.txt
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/59837
https://lists.libreswan.org/pipermail/swan-announce/2013/000003.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.