How severe is CVE-2013-4575?

CVE-2013-4575 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-4575 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4575?

CVE-2013-4575 primarily affects Symantec Backup Exec. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4575?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-4575 published?

CVE-2013-4575 was published on 2013-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4575

CVE-2013-4575 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Backup Exec with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Symantec Backup Exec
Published: 2013-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the utility program in the Linux agent in Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3 before 2010 R3 SP3 and 2012 before SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (agent crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4575?: Heap-based buffer overflow in the utility program in the Linux agent in Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3 before 2010 R3 SP3 and 2012 before SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (agent crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-4575?: CVE-2013-4575 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-4575 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4575?: CVE-2013-4575 primarily affects Symantec Backup Exec. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4575?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-4575 published?: CVE-2013-4575 was published on 2013-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:backup_exec:2010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:backup_exec:2010:r3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:backup_exec:2012:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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