How severe is CVE-2013-2977?

CVE-2013-2977 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-2977 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2977?

CVE-2013-2977 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Notes. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2977?

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

When was CVE-2013-2977 published?

CVE-2013-2977 was published on 2013-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2977

CVE-2013-2977 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Notes with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Ibm Lotus Notes
Published: 2013-05-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in IBM Notes 8.5.x before 8.5.3 FP4 Interim Fix 1 and 9.x before 9.0 Interim Fix 1 on Windows, and 8.5.x before 8.5.3 FP5 and 9.x before 9.0.1 on Linux, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed PNG image in a previewed e-mail message, aka SPR NPEI96K82Q.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2977?: Integer overflow in IBM Notes 8.5.x before 8.5.3 FP4 Interim Fix 1 and 9.x before 9.0 Interim Fix 1 on Windows, and 8.5.x before 8.5.3 FP5 and 9.x before 9.0.1 on Linux, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed PNG image in a previewed e-mail message, aka SPR NPEI96K82Q.
How severe is CVE-2013-2977?: CVE-2013-2977 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-2977 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2977?: CVE-2013-2977 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Notes. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2977?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2977 published?: CVE-2013-2977 was published on 2013-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (20)

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cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:8.5.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:8.5.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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