CVE-2013-1621

CVE-2013-1621 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Polarssl 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-20.

Key facts

Description

Array index error in the SSL module in PolarSSL before 1.2.5 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via vectors involving a crafted padding-length value during validation of CBC padding in a TLS session, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-0169.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1621?
Array index error in the SSL module in PolarSSL before 1.2.5 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via vectors involving a crafted padding-length value during validation of CBC padding in a TLS session, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-0169.
How severe is CVE-2013-1621?
CVE-2013-1621 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-1621 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1621?
CVE-2013-1621 primarily affects Polarssl. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1621?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-1621 published?
CVE-2013-1621 was published on 2013-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (28)

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