How severe is CVE-2013-4255?

CVE-2013-4255 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-4255 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4255?

CVE-2013-4255 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Mrg. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4255?

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

When was CVE-2013-4255 published?

CVE-2013-4255 was published on 2013-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4255

CVE-2013-4255 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Mrg with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Redhat Enterprise Mrg
Published: 2013-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The policy definition evaluator in Condor 7.5.4, 8.0.0, and earlier does not properly handle attributes in a (1) PREEMPT, (2) SUSPEND, (3) CONTINUE, (4) WANT_VACATE, or (5) KILL policy that evaluate to an Unconfigured, Undefined, or Error state, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (condor_startd exit) via a crafted job.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4255?: The policy definition evaluator in Condor 7.5.4, 8.0.0, and earlier does not properly handle attributes in a (1) PREEMPT, (2) SUSPEND, (3) CONTINUE, (4) WANT_VACATE, or (5) KILL policy that evaluate to an Unconfigured, Undefined, or Error state, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (condor_startd exit) via a crafted job.
How severe is CVE-2013-4255?: CVE-2013-4255 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-4255 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4255?: CVE-2013-4255 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Mrg. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4255?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4255 published?: CVE-2013-4255 was published on 2013-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:condor_project:condor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:condor_project:condor:7.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_mrg:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_mrg:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_mrg:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_mrg:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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