CVE-2013-2298

CVE-2013-2298 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Universityofcalifornia Boinc Client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the XML parser in BOINC 7.x allow attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted XML file, related to the scheduler.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2298?
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the XML parser in BOINC 7.x allow attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted XML file, related to the scheduler.
How severe is CVE-2013-2298?
CVE-2013-2298 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-2298 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2298?
CVE-2013-2298 primarily affects Universityofcalifornia Boinc Client. In total, 159 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2298?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-2298 published?
CVE-2013-2298 was published on 2014-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (159)

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