How severe is CVE-2013-2818?

CVE-2013-2818 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-2818 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2818?

CVE-2013-2818 primarily affects Alstom E-terracontrol. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2818?

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

When was CVE-2013-2818 published?

CVE-2013-2818 was published on 2013-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2818

CVE-2013-2818 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Alstom E-terracontrol with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7. 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Alstom E-terracontrol
Published: 2013-12-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The DNP Master Driver in Alstom e-terracontrol 3.5, 3.6, and 3.7 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and DNP3 service disruption) via crafted input over a serial line.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2818?: The DNP Master Driver in Alstom e-terracontrol 3.5, 3.6, and 3.7 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and DNP3 service disruption) via crafted input over a serial line.
How severe is CVE-2013-2818?: CVE-2013-2818 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-2818 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2818?: CVE-2013-2818 primarily affects Alstom E-terracontrol. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2818?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2818 published?: CVE-2013-2818 was published on 2013-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-13-282-01A

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:alstom:e-terracontrol:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alstom:e-terracontrol:3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alstom:e-terracontrol:3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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