How severe is CVE-2013-5132?

CVE-2013-5132 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-5132 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5132?

CVE-2013-5132 primarily affects Apple Airport Base Station Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5132?

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

When was CVE-2013-5132 published?

CVE-2013-5132 was published on 2013-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5132

CVE-2013-5132 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Airport Base Station Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4. 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Apple Airport Base Station Firmware
Published: 2013-09-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware before 7.6.4 does not properly handle incorrect frame lengths, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) by associating with the access point and then sending a short frame.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5132?: Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware before 7.6.4 does not properly handle incorrect frame lengths, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) by associating with the access point and then sending a short frame.
How severe is CVE-2013-5132?: CVE-2013-5132 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5132 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5132?: CVE-2013-5132 primarily affects Apple Airport Base Station Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5132?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5132 published?: CVE-2013-5132 was published on 2013-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:airport_base_station_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:airport_base_station_firmware:7.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:airport_base_station_firmware:7.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:airport_base_station_firmware:7.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:airport_base_station_firmware:7.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:airport_base_station_firmware:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:airport_base_station_firmware:7.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:airport_base_station_firmware:7.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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