SB2013070404 - SUSE Linux update for GnuTLS



SB2013070404 - SUSE Linux update for GnuTLS

Published: July 4, 2013

Security Bulletin ID SB2013070404
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2013-2116)

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 (buffer over-read and crash) via a crafted padding length.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.