# CVE-2013-7488: perl-Convert-ASN1: Convert::ASN1 encodes and decodes ASN.1 data structures using BER/DER rules.  Security Fix(es):  * perl-Convert-ASN1:...

CVE-2013-7488 is fixed in perl-Convert-ASN1 on 1 platform, first by RHSA-2024:3049, released May 22, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2013-7488
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.5 (Moderate)
- EPSS: 0.0415
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 22, 2024

## Description

Convert::ASN1 encodes and decodes ASN.1 data structures using BER/DER rules.  Security Fix(es):  * perl-Convert-ASN1: allows remote attackers to cause an infinite loop via unexpected input (CVE-2013-7488)  For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.  Additional Changes:  For detailed information on changes in this release, see the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.10 Release Notes linked from the References section.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | perl-Convert-ASN1 RHEL 8 | 0:0.27-18.el8 | [RHSA-2024:3049](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2024-3049.md) | May 22, 2024 |
| Linux | perl-Convert-ASN1 almalinux 8 | 0.27-18.el8 | [ALSA-2024:3049](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alsa-2024-3049.md) | May 22, 2024 |
| Linux | perl-Convert-ASN1 ol 8 | 0:0.27-18.el8 | [ELSA-2024-3049](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2024-3049.md) | May 23, 2024 |
| Linux | perl-Convert-ASN1 rocky 8 | 0:0.27-18.el8 | [RLSA-2024:3049](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rlsa-2024-3049.md) | Jun 14, 2024 |

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