What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-2100?

CVE-2013-2100 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (Critical). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2013-2100?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2013-2100. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.6%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2013-2100?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2013-2100. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Portage CVE-2013-2100

CRITICAL

Cryptographic Issues (CWE-310)

2014-09-29 secalert@redhat.com

Information Disclosure Portage

9.3

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.3 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 29, 2014 - 22:55 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.3

DescriptionCVE.org

The urlopen function in pym/portage/util/_urlopen.py in Gentoo Portage 2.1.12, when using HTTPS, does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and modify binary package lists via a crafted certificate.

AnalysisAI

The urlopen function in pym/portage/util/_urlopen.py in Gentoo Portage 2.1.12, when using HTTPS, does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-310. The urlopen function in pym/portage/util/_urlopen.py in Gentoo Portage 2.1.12, when using HTTPS, does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and modify binary package lists via a crafted certificate. Affected products include: Gentoo Portage.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.