How severe is CVE-2013-2968?

CVE-2013-2968 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-2968 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2968?

CVE-2013-2968 primarily affects Ibm Sterling Control Center. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2968?

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

When was CVE-2013-2968 published?

CVE-2013-2968 was published on 2013-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2968

CVE-2013-2968 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling Control Center with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3. 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ibm Sterling Control Center
Published: 2013-06-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

An unspecified buffer-read method in IBM Sterling Control Center (SCC) 5.2 before 5.2.0.9, 5.3 before 5.3.0.4, and 5.4 through 5.4.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service via a large file that lacks end-of-line characters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2968?: An unspecified buffer-read method in IBM Sterling Control Center (SCC) 5.2 before 5.2.0.9, 5.3 before 5.3.0.4, and 5.4 through 5.4.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service via a large file that lacks end-of-line characters.
How severe is CVE-2013-2968?: CVE-2013-2968 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-2968 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2968?: CVE-2013-2968 primarily affects Ibm Sterling Control Center. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2968?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2968 published?: CVE-2013-2968 was published on 2013-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_control_center:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_control_center:5.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_control_center:5.3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_control_center:5.3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_control_center:5.3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_control_center:5.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_control_center:5.4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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