Description
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.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2013-7152 | 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
History
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 17:45:00 +0000
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| First Time appeared |
Universityofcalifornia
Universityofcalifornia boinc Client |
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| CPEs | cpe:2.3:a:universityofcalifornia:boinc_client:7.2.33:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | |
| Vendors & Products |
Rom Walton
Rom Walton boinc |
Universityofcalifornia
Universityofcalifornia boinc Client |
Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-09-16T17:47:59.746Z
Reserved: 2014-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2013-7386
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Status : Modified
Published: 2014-06-02T15:55:11.060
Modified: 2026-05-06T22:30:45.220
Link: CVE-2013-7386
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
EUVD