How severe is CVE-2013-5507?

CVE-2013-5507 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-5507 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5507?

CVE-2013-5507 affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5507?

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-2013-5507 published?

CVE-2013-5507 was published on 2013-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5507

CVE-2013-5507 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software
Published: 2013-10-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The IPsec implementation in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software 9.1 before 9.1(1.7), when an IPsec VPN tunnel is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a (1) ICMP or (2) ICMPv6 packet that is improperly handled during decryption, aka Bug ID CSCue18975.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5507?: The IPsec implementation in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software 9.1 before 9.1(1.7), when an IPsec VPN tunnel is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a (1) ICMP or (2) ICMPv6 packet that is improperly handled during decryption, aka Bug ID CSCue18975.
How severe is CVE-2013-5507?: CVE-2013-5507 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-5507 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5507?: CVE-2013-5507 affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5507?: 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-2013-5507 published?: CVE-2013-5507 was published on 2013-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_software:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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