How severe is CVE-2013-1612?

CVE-2013-1612 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-1612 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1612?

CVE-2013-1612 primarily affects Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1612?

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-2013-1612 published?

CVE-2013-1612 was published on 2013-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1612

CVE-2013-1612 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9. 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 7.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager
Published: 2013-06-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in secars.dll in the management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1.x before 12.1.3, and Symantec Endpoint Protection Center (SPC) Small Business Edition 12.0.x, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1612?: Buffer overflow in secars.dll in the management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1.x before 12.1.3, and Symantec Endpoint Protection Center (SPC) Small Business Edition 12.0.x, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-1612?: CVE-2013-1612 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-1612 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1612?: CVE-2013-1612 primarily affects Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1612?: 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-2013-1612 published?: CVE-2013-1612 was published on 2013-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection_manager:12.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection_manager:12.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection_manager:12.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection_center:12.0.0:-:small_business:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection_center:12.0.1:-:small_business:*:*:*:*:*

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