What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-2238?

CVE-2013-2238 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2013-2238?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2013-2238. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2013-2238?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2013-2238. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Freeswitch CVE-2013-2238

MEDIUM

Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)

2013-09-30 secalert@redhat.com

Buffer Overflow Denial Of Service RCE Freeswitch

6.8

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.8 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 30, 2013 - 22:55 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Multiple buffer overflows in the switch_perform_substitution function in switch_regex.c in FreeSWITCH 1.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the index and substituted variables.

AnalysisAI

Multiple buffer overflows in the switch_perform_substitution function in switch_regex.c in FreeSWITCH 1.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Buffer Overflow (CWE-119), which allows attackers to corrupt memory to execute arbitrary code or crash the application. Multiple buffer overflows in the switch_perform_substitution function in switch_regex.c in FreeSWITCH 1.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the index and substituted variables. Affected products include: Freeswitch.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Use memory-safe languages or bounds-checking. Enable ASLR, DEP/NX, stack canaries. Use safe string functions.