CVE-2013-7438

CVE-2013-7438 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pbm212030 Project Pbm212030 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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

Multiple buffer overflows in pbm212030 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PBM image, related to (1) stream line data, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, or (2) vectors related to an "internal intermediate heap-based buffer."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-7438?
Multiple buffer overflows in pbm212030 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PBM image, related to (1) stream line data, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, or (2) vectors related to an "internal intermediate heap-based buffer."
How severe is CVE-2013-7438?
CVE-2013-7438 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-7438 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-2013-7438?
CVE-2013-7438 affects Pbm212030 Project Pbm212030. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7438?
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-2013-7438 published?
CVE-2013-7438 was published on 2015-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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