CVE-2013-5605

CVE-2013-5605 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Network Security Services with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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

Description

Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) 3.14 before 3.14.5 and 3.15 before 3.15.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via invalid handshake packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5605?
Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) 3.14 before 3.14.5 and 3.15 before 3.15.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via invalid handshake packets.
How severe is CVE-2013-5605?
CVE-2013-5605 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-5605 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5605?
CVE-2013-5605 primarily affects Mozilla Network Security Services. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5605?
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-2013-5605 published?
CVE-2013-5605 was published on 2013-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

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