How severe is CVE-2013-1923?

CVE-2013-1923 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.2, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-1923 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1923?

CVE-2013-1923 primarily affects Linux-nfs Nfs-utils. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1923?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-1923 published?

CVE-2013-1923 was published on 2014-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1923

CVE-2013-1923 is a low-severity vulnerability in Linux-nfs Nfs-utils with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.2. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Linux-nfs Nfs-utils
Published: 2014-01-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

rpc-gssd in nfs-utils before 1.2.8 performs reverse DNS resolution for server names during GSSAPI authentication, which might allow remote attackers to read otherwise-restricted files via DNS spoofing attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1923?: rpc-gssd in nfs-utils before 1.2.8 performs reverse DNS resolution for server names during GSSAPI authentication, which might allow remote attackers to read otherwise-restricted files via DNS spoofing attacks.
How severe is CVE-2013-1923?: CVE-2013-1923 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-1923 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1923?: CVE-2013-1923 primarily affects Linux-nfs Nfs-utils. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1923?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-1923 published?: CVE-2013-1923 was published on 2014-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:linux-nfs:nfs-utils:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linux-nfs:nfs-utils:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linux-nfs:nfs-utils:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linux-nfs:nfs-utils:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linux-nfs:nfs-utils:1.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linux-nfs:nfs-utils:1.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linux-nfs:nfs-utils:1.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linux-nfs:nfs-utils:1.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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