CVE-2013-7038
CVE-2013-7038 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Libmicrohttpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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 6.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Gnu Libmicrohttpd
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The MHD_http_unescape function in libmicrohttpd before 0.9.32 might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors that trigger an out-of-bounds read.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-7038?
- The MHD_http_unescape function in libmicrohttpd before 0.9.32 might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors that trigger an out-of-bounds read.
- How severe is CVE-2013-7038?
- CVE-2013-7038 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2013-7038 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-7038?
- CVE-2013-7038 primarily affects Gnu Libmicrohttpd. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-7038?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2013-7038 published?
- CVE-2013-7038 was published on 2013-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55903
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201402-01.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/12/09/11
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64138
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=493450
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1039384
- https://gnunet.org/svn/libmicrohttpd/ChangeLog
Affected products (16)
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:libmicrohttpd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:libmicrohttpd:0.9.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:libmicrohttpd:0.9.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:libmicrohttpd:0.9.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:libmicrohttpd:0.9.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:libmicrohttpd:0.9.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:libmicrohttpd:0.9.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:libmicrohttpd:0.9.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:libmicrohttpd:0.9.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:libmicrohttpd:0.9.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:libmicrohttpd:0.9.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:libmicrohttpd:0.9.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:libmicrohttpd:0.9.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:libmicrohttpd:0.9.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:libmicrohttpd:0.9.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:libmicrohttpd:0.9.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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