How severe is CVE-2013-5385?

CVE-2013-5385 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-5385 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5385?

CVE-2013-5385 primarily affects Ibm I. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5385?

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-2013-5385 published?

CVE-2013-5385 was published on 2014-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5385

CVE-2013-5385 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm I with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm I
Published: 2014-01-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The OSPF implementation in IBM i 6.1 and 7.1, in z/OS on zSeries servers, and in Networking Operating System (aka NOS, formerly BLADE Operating System) does not properly validate Link State Advertisement (LSA) type 1 packets before performing operations on the LSA database, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (routing disruption) or obtain sensitive packet information via a crafted LSA packet, a related issue to CVE-2013-0149.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5385?: The OSPF implementation in IBM i 6.1 and 7.1, in z/OS on zSeries servers, and in Networking Operating System (aka NOS, formerly BLADE Operating System) does not properly validate Link State Advertisement (LSA) type 1 packets before performing operations on the LSA database, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (routing disruption) or obtain sensitive packet information via a crafted LSA packet, a related issue to CVE-2013-0149.
How severe is CVE-2013-5385?: CVE-2013-5385 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-5385 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5385?: CVE-2013-5385 primarily affects Ibm I. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5385?: 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-2013-5385 published?: CVE-2013-5385 was published on 2014-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:i:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:i:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:z\/os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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