CVE-2013-6079

CVE-2013-6079 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mostgear Easy Lan Folder Share with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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

Description

Buffer overflow in MostGear Soft Easy LAN Folder Share 3.2.0.100 allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in the (1) registration code field in the activate license window or the (2) HKLM\SOFTWARE\MostGear\EasyLanFolderShare_V1\License registry key. NOTE: it is not clear from the original report whether this issue crosses privilege boundaries. If not, then it should not be included in CVE.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6079?
Buffer overflow in MostGear Soft Easy LAN Folder Share 3.2.0.100 allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in the (1) registration code field in the activate license window or the (2) HKLM\SOFTWARE\MostGear\EasyLanFolderShare_V1\License registry key. NOTE: it is not clear from the original report whether this issue crosses privilege boundaries. If not, then it should not be included in CVE.
How severe is CVE-2013-6079?
CVE-2013-6079 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-6079 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6079?
CVE-2013-6079 affects Mostgear Easy Lan Folder Share. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6079?
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-2013-6079 published?
CVE-2013-6079 was published on 2013-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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