CVE-2008-2513
CVE-2008-2513 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Ibm Aix
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the kernel in IBM AIX 5.2, 5.3, and 6.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode via unknown attack vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-2513?
- Buffer overflow in the kernel in IBM AIX 5.2, 5.3, and 6.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode via unknown attack vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2008-2513?
- CVE-2008-2513 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-2513 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-2513?
- CVE-2008-2513 primarily affects Ibm Aix. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-2513?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-2513 published?
- CVE-2008-2513 was published on 2008-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/unix_advisory.asc
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30349
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020083
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ19911
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ21481
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ22368
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ22369
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ22370
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29329
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1626/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42577
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5684
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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