CVE-2013-5419

CVE-2013-5419 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in (1) mkque and (2) mkquedev in bos.rte.printers in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1 allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging printq group membership.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5419?
Multiple buffer overflows in (1) mkque and (2) mkquedev in bos.rte.printers in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1 allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging printq group membership.
How severe is CVE-2013-5419?
CVE-2013-5419 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5419 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5419?
CVE-2013-5419 primarily affects Ibm Aix. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5419?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5419 published?
CVE-2013-5419 was published on 2013-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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