How severe is CVE-2013-5914?

CVE-2013-5914 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-5914 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5914?

CVE-2013-5914 primarily affects Polarssl. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5914?

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

When was CVE-2013-5914 published?

CVE-2013-5914 was published on 2013-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5914

CVE-2013-5914 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Polarssl with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Polarssl
Published: 2013-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the ssl_read_record function in ssl_tls.c in PolarSSL before 1.1.8, when using TLS 1.1, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5914?: Buffer overflow in the ssl_read_record function in ssl_tls.c in PolarSSL before 1.1.8, when using TLS 1.1, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long packet.
How severe is CVE-2013-5914?: CVE-2013-5914 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5914 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5914?: CVE-2013-5914 primarily affects Polarssl. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5914?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5914 published?: CVE-2013-5914 was published on 2013-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:polarssl:polarssl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:polarssl:polarssl:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:polarssl:polarssl:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:polarssl:polarssl:1.1.0:rc0:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:polarssl:polarssl:1.1.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:polarssl:polarssl:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:polarssl:polarssl:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:polarssl:polarssl:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:polarssl:polarssl:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:polarssl:polarssl:1.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:polarssl:polarssl:1.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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