CVE-2013-5914 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the ssl_read_record function of PolarSSL versions prior to 1.1.8, specifically when using TLS 1.1. This flaw could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted, long packet. With a CVSS score of 6.8, it is considered a medium-severity vulnerability, requiring medium attack complexity and potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage regarding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.1.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:polarssl:polarssl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:polarssl:polarssl:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:polarssl:polarssl:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:polarssl:polarssl:1.1.0:rc0:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:polarssl:polarssl:1.1.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.