How severe is CVE-2013-3707?

CVE-2013-3707 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-3707 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3707?

CVE-2013-3707 primarily affects Novell Open Enterprise Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3707?

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

When was CVE-2013-3707 published?

CVE-2013-3707 was published on 2013-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3707

CVE-2013-3707 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Open Enterprise Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Novell Open Enterprise Server
Published: 2013-12-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The HTTPSTK service in the novell-nrm package before 2.0.2-297.305.302.3 in Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 (OES 2) Linux, and OES 11 Linux Gold and SP1, does not make the intended SSL_free and SSL_shutdown calls for the close of a TCP connection, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) by establishing many TCP connections to port 8009.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3707?: The HTTPSTK service in the novell-nrm package before 2.0.2-297.305.302.3 in Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 (OES 2) Linux, and OES 11 Linux Gold and SP1, does not make the intended SSL_free and SSL_shutdown calls for the close of a TCP connection, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) by establishing many TCP connections to port 8009.
How severe is CVE-2013-3707?: CVE-2013-3707 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-3707 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3707?: CVE-2013-3707 primarily affects Novell Open Enterprise Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3707?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-3707 published?: CVE-2013-3707 was published on 2013-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7014063

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:novell:open_enterprise_server:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:open_enterprise_server:11.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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