CVE-2013-3724

CVE-2013-3724 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Monkey-project Monkey with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

The mk_request_header_process function in mk_request.c in Monkey 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (thread crash and service outage) via a '\0' character in an HTTP request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3724?
The mk_request_header_process function in mk_request.c in Monkey 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (thread crash and service outage) via a '\0' character in an HTTP request.
How severe is CVE-2013-3724?
CVE-2013-3724 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-3724 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3724?
CVE-2013-3724 affects Monkey-project Monkey. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3724?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-3724 published?
CVE-2013-3724 was published on 2013-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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