How severe is CVE-2013-0508?

CVE-2013-0508 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-0508 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-0508?

CVE-2013-0508 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Netcool Application Service Monitors. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0508?

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-2013-0508 published?

CVE-2013-0508 was published on 2013-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-0508

CVE-2013-0508 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Netcool Application Service Monitors with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. 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 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Netcool Application Service Monitors
Published: 2013-06-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in IBM Tivoli Netcool System Service Monitors (SSM) and Application Service Monitors (ASM) 4.0.0 before FP14 and 4.0.1 before FP1 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a long line in (1) hrfstable.idx, (2) hrdevice.idx, (3) hrstorage.idx, or (4) lotusmapfile in the SSM Config directory, or (5) .manifest.hive in the main agent directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0508?: Multiple buffer overflows in IBM Tivoli Netcool System Service Monitors (SSM) and Application Service Monitors (ASM) 4.0.0 before FP14 and 4.0.1 before FP1 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a long line in (1) hrfstable.idx, (2) hrdevice.idx, (3) hrstorage.idx, or (4) lotusmapfile in the SSM Config directory, or (5) .manifest.hive in the main agent directory.
How severe is CVE-2013-0508?: CVE-2013-0508 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-0508 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0508?: CVE-2013-0508 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Netcool Application Service Monitors. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0508?: 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-2013-0508 published?: CVE-2013-0508 was published on 2013-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_netcool_application_service_monitors:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_netcool_application_service_monitors:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_netcool_system_service_monitors:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_netcool_system_service_monitors:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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