CVE-2013-4217
CVE-2013-4217 is a low-severity vulnerability in Intel Wimax Network Service with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Intel Wimax Network Service
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The OSAL_Crypt_SetEncryptedPassword function in InfraStack/OSDependent/Linux/OSAL/Services/wimax_osal_crypt_services.c in the OSAL crypt module in the Intel WiMAX Network Service through 1.5.2 for Intel Wireless WiMAX Connection 2400 devices logs a cleartext password during certain attempts to set a password, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a log file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-4217?
- The OSAL_Crypt_SetEncryptedPassword function in InfraStack/OSDependent/Linux/OSAL/Services/wimax_osal_crypt_services.c in the OSAL crypt module in the Intel WiMAX Network Service through 1.5.2 for Intel Wireless WiMAX Connection 2400 devices logs a cleartext password during certain attempts to set a password, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a log file.
- How severe is CVE-2013-4217?
- CVE-2013-4217 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2013-4217 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-4217?
- CVE-2013-4217 primarily affects Intel Wimax Network Service. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-4217?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2013-4217 published?
- CVE-2013-4217 was published on 2013-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/08/17
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=911121
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:intel:wimax_network_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:intel:wimax_network_service:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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- CVE-2013-4216 — Low (CVSS 2.1): The Trace_OpenLogFile function in InfraStack/OSDependent/Linux/InfraStackModules/TraceModule/TraceModule.c in the Trace…
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