How severe is CVE-2013-0296?

CVE-2013-0296 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-0296 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-0296?

CVE-2013-0296 affects Zlib Pigz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0296?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-0296 published?

CVE-2013-0296 was published on 2014-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-0296

CVE-2013-0296 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zlib Pigz with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Zlib Pigz
Published: 2014-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Race condition in pigz before 2.2.5 uses permissions derived from the umask when compressing a file before setting that file's permissions to match those of the original file, which might allow local users to bypass intended access permissions while compression is occurring.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0296?: Race condition in pigz before 2.2.5 uses permissions derived from the umask when compressing a file before setting that file's permissions to match those of the original file, which might allow local users to bypass intended access permissions while compression is occurring.
How severe is CVE-2013-0296?: CVE-2013-0296 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-0296 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0296?: CVE-2013-0296 affects Zlib Pigz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0296?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-0296 published?: CVE-2013-0296 was published on 2014-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zlib:pigz:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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