What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-0252?

CVE-2013-0252 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.9%.

Boost CVE-2013-0252

MEDIUM

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2013-03-12 secalert@redhat.com

Authentication Bypass Boost

5.0

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.0 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 12, 2013 - 22:55 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.0

DescriptionCVE.org

boost::locale::utf::utf_traits in the Boost.Locale library in Boost 1.48 through 1.52 does not properly detect certain invalid UTF-8 sequences, which might allow remote attackers to bypass input validation protection mechanisms via crafted trailing bytes.

AnalysisAI

boost::locale::utf::utf_traits in the Boost.Locale library in Boost 1.48 through 1.52 does not properly detect certain invalid UTF-8 sequences, which might allow remote attackers to bypass input. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. boost::locale::utf::utf_traits in the Boost.Locale library in Boost 1.48 through 1.52 does not properly detect certain invalid UTF-8 sequences, which might allow remote attackers to bypass input validation protection mechanisms via crafted trailing bytes. Affected products include: Boost. Version information: through 1.52.

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.