How severe is CVE-2013-5872?

CVE-2013-5872 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-5872 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5872?

CVE-2013-5872 primarily affects Oracle Sunos. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5872?

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

When was CVE-2013-5872 published?

CVE-2013-5872 was published on 2014-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5872

CVE-2013-5872 is a low-severity vulnerability in Oracle Sunos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Sunos
Published: 2014-01-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Solaris 10 and 11.1 allows local users to affect availability via vectors related to Name Service Cache Daemon (NSCD).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5872?: Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Solaris 10 and 11.1 allows local users to affect availability via vectors related to Name Service Cache Daemon (NSCD).
How severe is CVE-2013-5872?: CVE-2013-5872 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-5872 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5872?: CVE-2013-5872 primarily affects Oracle Sunos. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5872?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5872 published?: CVE-2013-5872 was published on 2014-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:oracle:sunos:5.11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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