CVE-2013-0251

CVE-2013-0251 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Debian Latd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in llogincircuit.cc in latd 1.25 through 1.30 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in the llogin version.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0251?
Stack-based buffer overflow in llogincircuit.cc in latd 1.25 through 1.30 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in the llogin version.
How severe is CVE-2013-0251?
CVE-2013-0251 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-0251 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0251?
CVE-2013-0251 primarily affects Debian Latd. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0251?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-0251 published?
CVE-2013-0251 was published on 2013-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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