How severe is CVE-2013-4393?

CVE-2013-4393 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-4393 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4393?

CVE-2013-4393 affects Systemd Project Systemd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4393?

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

When was CVE-2013-4393 published?

CVE-2013-4393 was published on 2013-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4393

CVE-2013-4393 is a low-severity vulnerability in Systemd Project Systemd 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.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Systemd Project Systemd
Published: 2013-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

journald in systemd, when the origin of native messages is set to file, allows local users to cause a denial of service (logging service blocking) via a crafted file descriptor.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4393?: journald in systemd, when the origin of native messages is set to file, allows local users to cause a denial of service (logging service blocking) via a crafted file descriptor.
How severe is CVE-2013-4393?: CVE-2013-4393 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-4393 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4393?: CVE-2013-4393 affects Systemd Project Systemd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4393?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4393 published?: CVE-2013-4393 was published on 2013-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:systemd_project:systemd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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