CVE-2013-7386: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gf7f-q52v-9537
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CWE-134
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-7386 is a MODERATE security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-134: Use of Externally-Controlled Format String) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2013-7386 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-7386
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gf7f-q52v-9537
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-134: Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2013-7386

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2013-7386, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-134: Use of Externally-Controlled Format String, where the product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

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.

References

NVD — CVE-2013-7386 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-7386
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=957795
boinc.berkeley.edu/gitweb/ WEB
http://boinc.berkeley.edu/gitweb/?p=boinc-v2.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=99258dcecba8ef36e1ce0fd6e0dacffe53613ac9
boinc.berkeley.edu/gitweb/ WEB
http://boinc.berkeley.edu/gitweb/?p=boinc-v2.git;a=commitdiff;h=99258dcecba8ef36e1ce0fd6e0dacffe53613ac9
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-December/125125.html
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-December/125128.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/28/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-7386?
CVE-2013-7386 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-134: Use of Externally-Controlled Format String.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2013-7386?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-7386?
CVE-2013-7386 is classified under CWE-134: Use of Externally-Controlled Format String (The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2013-7386?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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