CVE-2013-0512

CVE-2013-0512 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Appscan with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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 the Manual Explore browser plug-in for Firefox in IBM Security AppScan Enterprise 5.6 and 8.x before 8.7 and IBM Rational Policy Tester 5.6 and 8.x before 8.5.0.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (plug-in crash) via a crafted web page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0512?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Manual Explore browser plug-in for Firefox in IBM Security AppScan Enterprise 5.6 and 8.x before 8.7 and IBM Rational Policy Tester 5.6 and 8.x before 8.5.0.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (plug-in crash) via a crafted web page.
How severe is CVE-2013-0512?
CVE-2013-0512 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-0512 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0512?
CVE-2013-0512 primarily affects Ibm Security Appscan. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0512?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-0512 published?
CVE-2013-0512 was published on 2013-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (22)

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