How severe is CVE-2013-3843?

CVE-2013-3843 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-3843 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3843?

CVE-2013-3843 affects Monkey-project Monkey. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3843?

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

When was CVE-2013-3843 published?

CVE-2013-3843 was published on 2014-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3843

CVE-2013-3843 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Monkey-project Monkey with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 20% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Monkey-project Monkey
Published: 2014-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the mk_request_header_process function in mk_request.c in Monkey HTTP Daemon (monkeyd) before 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3843?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the mk_request_header_process function in mk_request.c in Monkey HTTP Daemon (monkeyd) before 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP header.
How severe is CVE-2013-3843?: CVE-2013-3843 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-3843 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3843?: CVE-2013-3843 affects Monkey-project Monkey. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3843?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-3843 published?: CVE-2013-3843 was published on 2014-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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