How severe is CVE-2013-4283?

CVE-2013-4283 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-4283 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4283?

CVE-2013-4283 primarily affects Fedoraproject 389 Directory Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4283?

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

When was CVE-2013-4283 published?

CVE-2013-4283 was published on 2013-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4283

CVE-2013-4283 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fedoraproject 389 Directory Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Fedoraproject 389 Directory Server
Published: 2013-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ns-slapd in 389 Directory Server before 1.3.0.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via a crafted Distinguished Name (DN) in a MOD operation request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4283?: ns-slapd in 389 Directory Server before 1.3.0.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via a crafted Distinguished Name (DN) in a MOD operation request.
How severe is CVE-2013-4283?: CVE-2013-4283 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4283 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4283?: CVE-2013-4283 primarily affects Fedoraproject 389 Directory Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4283?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4283 published?: CVE-2013-4283 was published on 2013-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:389_directory_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:389_directory_server:1.3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:389_directory_server:1.3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:389_directory_server:1.3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:389_directory_server:1.3.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:389_directory_server:1.3.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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