UNKNOWN CVSS 6.8
Published: 2013-11-18

CVE-2013-3694

blackberry blackberry_link Security Advisory (CVE-2013-3694)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2013-3694 impacting blackberry blackberry_link. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.8 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
BlackBerry Link before 1.2.1.31 on Windows and before 1.1.1 build 39 on Mac OS X does not require authentication for remote file-access folders, which allows remote attackers to read or create arbitrary files via IPv6 WebDAV requests, as demonstrated by a CSRF attack involving DNS rebinding.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product blackberry / blackberry_link
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-352

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2013-3694 impacting blackberry blackberry_link.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2013-3694.yaml
id: cve-2013-3694

info:
  name: blackberry blackberry_link - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2013-3694 affecting blackberry blackberry_link.
    Evaluation: BlackBerry Link before 1.2.1.31 on Windows and before 1.1.1 build 39 on Mac OS X does not require authentication for remote file-access folders, which...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2013-3694
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 6.8
    cve-id: CVE-2013-3694
    cwe-id: CWE-352
  tags: cve,cve-2013-3694,blackberry,blackberry_link,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "blackberry_link"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2013-3694.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2013-3694
# Target: blackberry blackberry_link | CVSS: 6.8 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2013-3694 (blackberry blackberry_link)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against blackberry blackberry_link scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2013-3694.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2013-3694
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install blackberry_link 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade blackberry_link 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update blackberry_link

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i blackberry_link 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i blackberry_link

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2013-3694 in blackberry blackberry_link?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update blackberry blackberry_link packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2013-3694?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2013-3694?

CVE-2013-3694 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.8 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.8
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2013-3694
Weakness CWE-352
Vendor blackberry
Product blackberry_link
Published 2013-11-18
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P