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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Ibm Security Appscan
- Published:
- Last modified:
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
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21626264
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21631304
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/82593
Affected products (22)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:5.6.0.0:-:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.0.0.0:-:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.0.0.1:-:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.0.0.2:-:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.0.1.0:-:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.0.1.1:-:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.0.11:-:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.5.0.0:-:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.5.0.1:-:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.6.0.0:-:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.6.0.1:-:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.6.0.2:-:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_policy_tester:5.6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_policy_tester:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_policy_tester:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_policy_tester:8.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_policy_tester:8.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_policy_tester:8.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_policy_tester:8.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_policy_tester:8.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_policy_tester:8.5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_policy_tester:8.5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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