What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-0238?

CVE-2013-0238 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 39.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2013-0238?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2013-0238. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 39.2%.

Ircd Hybrid CVE-2013-0238

MEDIUM

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2013-02-13 secalert@redhat.com

Denial Of Service Ircd Hybrid

5.0

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.0 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 13, 2013 - 01:55 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.0

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

The try_parse_v4_netmask function in hostmask.c in IRCD-Hybrid before 8.0.6 does not properly validate masks, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a mask that causes. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 39.2%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. The try_parse_v4_netmask function in hostmask.c in IRCD-Hybrid before 8.0.6 does not properly validate masks, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a mask that causes a negative number to be parsed. Affected products include: Ircd-Hybrid. Version information: before 8.0.6.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.