UNKNOWN CVSS 4.3
Published: 2013-12-01

CVE-2013-3707

novell open_enterprise_server Security Advisory (CVE-2013-3707)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2013-3707 impacting novell open_enterprise_server. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The HTTPSTK service in the novell-nrm package before 2.0.2-297.305.302.3 in Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 (OES 2) Linux, and OES 11 Linux Gold and SP1, does not make the intended SSL_free and SSL_shutdown calls for the close of a TCP connection, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) by establishing many TCP connections to port 8009.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product novell / open_enterprise_server
Affected Versions 11.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-20

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-2013-3707 impacting novell open_enterprise_server.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2013-3707.yaml
id: cve-2013-3707

info:
  name: novell open_enterprise_server - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2013-3707 affecting novell open_enterprise_server.
    Evaluation: The HTTPSTK service in the novell-nrm package before 2.0.2-297.305.302.3 in Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 (OES 2) Linux, and OES 11 Linux Gold and S...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2013-3707
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
    cvss-score: 4.3
    cve-id: CVE-2013-3707
    cwe-id: CWE-20
  tags: cve,cve-2013-3707,novell,open_enterprise_server,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "open_enterprise_server"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2013-3707.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2013-3707
# Target: novell open_enterprise_server | CVSS: 4.3 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2013-3707 (novell open_enterprise_server)...")
    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 novell open_enterprise_server scope (11.0).")
        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-2013-3707.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2013-3707
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install open_enterprise_server 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade open_enterprise_server 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update open_enterprise_server

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

# 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2013-3707 in novell open_enterprise_server?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update novell open_enterprise_server 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-2013-3707?

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-2013-3707?

CVE-2013-3707 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.3
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2013-3707
Weakness CWE-20
Vendor novell
Product open_enterprise_server
Published 2013-12-01
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P