CVE-2013-1147

CVE-2013-1147 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ios with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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

The Protocol Translation (PT) functionality in Cisco IOS 12.3 through 12.4 and 15.0 through 15.3, when one-step port-23 translation or a Telnet-to-PAD ruleset is configured, does not properly validate TCP connection information, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via an attempted connection to a PT resource, aka Bug ID CSCtz35999.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1147?
The Protocol Translation (PT) functionality in Cisco IOS 12.3 through 12.4 and 15.0 through 15.3, when one-step port-23 translation or a Telnet-to-PAD ruleset is configured, does not properly validate TCP connection information, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via an attempted connection to a PT resource, aka Bug ID CSCtz35999.
How severe is CVE-2013-1147?
CVE-2013-1147 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-1147 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1147?
CVE-2013-1147 primarily affects Cisco Ios. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1147?
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-2013-1147 published?
CVE-2013-1147 was published on 2013-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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