CVE-2019-13132

CVE-2019-13132 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Zeromq Libzmq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 42% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Description

In ZeroMQ libzmq before 4.0.9, 4.1.x before 4.1.7, and 4.2.x before 4.3.2, a remote, unauthenticated client connecting to a libzmq application, running with a socket listening with CURVE encryption/authentication enabled, may cause a stack overflow and overwrite the stack with arbitrary data, due to a buffer overflow in the library. Users running public servers with the above configuration are highly encouraged to upgrade as soon as possible, as there are no known mitigations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13132?
In ZeroMQ libzmq before 4.0.9, 4.1.x before 4.1.7, and 4.2.x before 4.3.2, a remote, unauthenticated client connecting to a libzmq application, running with a socket listening with CURVE encryption/authentication enabled, may cause a stack overflow and overwrite the stack with arbitrary data, due to a buffer overflow in the library. Users running public servers with the above configuration are highly encouraged to upgrade as soon as possible, as there are no known mitigations.
How severe is CVE-2019-13132?
CVE-2019-13132 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-13132 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 42% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-13132?
CVE-2019-13132 primarily affects Zeromq Libzmq. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13132?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-13132 published?
CVE-2019-13132 was published on 2019-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

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