How severe is CVE-2013-5740?

CVE-2013-5740 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-5740 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5740?

CVE-2013-5740 primarily affects Intel C202 Chipset. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5740?

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

When was CVE-2013-5740 published?

CVE-2013-5740 was published on 2013-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5740

CVE-2013-5740 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel C202 Chipset 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel C202 Chipset
Published: 2013-09-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) SINIT Authenticated Code Modules (ACM) before 1.2, as used by the Intel QM77, QS77, Q77 Express, C216, Q67 Express, C202, C204, and C206 chipsets and Mobile Intel QM67 and QS67 chipsets, when the measured launch environment (MLE) is invoked, allows local users to bypass the Trusted Execution Technology protection mechanism and perform other unspecified SINIT ACM functions via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5740?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) SINIT Authenticated Code Modules (ACM) before 1.2, as used by the Intel QM77, QS77, Q77 Express, C216, Q67 Express, C202, C204, and C206 chipsets and Mobile Intel QM67 and QS67 chipsets, when the measured launch environment (MLE) is invoked, allows local users to bypass the Trusted Execution Technology protection mechanism and perform other unspecified SINIT ACM functions via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-5740?: CVE-2013-5740 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5740 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5740?: CVE-2013-5740 primarily affects Intel C202 Chipset. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5740?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5740 published?: CVE-2013-5740 was published on 2013-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:h:intel:c202_chipset:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:intel:c204_chipset:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:intel:c206_chipset:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:intel:c216_chipset:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:intel:mobile_intel_qm67_chipset:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:intel:mobile_intel_qs67_chipset:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:intel:q67_express_chipset:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:intel:qm77_chipset:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:intel:qs77_chipset:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:intel:qs77_chipset:-:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:trusted_execution_technology_sinit_authenticated_code_module:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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