How severe is CVE-2013-3710?

CVE-2013-3710 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-3710 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3710?

CVE-2013-3710 primarily affects Novell Suse Lifecycle Management Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3710?

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

When was CVE-2013-3710 published?

CVE-2013-3710 was published on 2013-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3710

CVE-2013-3710 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Suse Lifecycle Management 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Novell Suse Lifecycle Management Server
Published: 2013-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SUSE Lifecycle Management Server (SLMS) before 1.3.7 does not generate a new secret key when the service starts, which allows remote attackers to defeat intended cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging knowledge of this key from a product installation elsewhere.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3710?: SUSE Lifecycle Management Server (SLMS) before 1.3.7 does not generate a new secret key when the service starts, which allows remote attackers to defeat intended cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging knowledge of this key from a product installation elsewhere.
How severe is CVE-2013-3710?: CVE-2013-3710 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-3710 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3710?: CVE-2013-3710 primarily affects Novell Suse Lifecycle Management Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3710?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-3710 published?: CVE-2013-3710 was published on 2013-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:suse_lifecycle_management_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:suse_lifecycle_management_server:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:suse_lifecycle_management_server:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:suse_lifecycle_management_server:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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