CVE-2013-0517

Description

A Command Execution Vulnerability exists in IBM Sterling External Authentication Server 2.2.0, 2.3.01, 2.4.0, and 2.4.1 via an unspecified OS command, which could let a local malicious user execute arbitrary code.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Sterling External Authentication Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/59807 third party advisory vdb entry
https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-multiple-security-vulnerabilities-addressed-in-ibm-sterling-external-authentication-server-cve-2013-0514-cve-2013-0517-4/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0517?
CVE-2013-0517 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-0517?
To fix CVE-2013-0517, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2013-0517 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2013-0517 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2013-0517?
CVE-2013-0517 affects IBM Sterling External Authentication Server.
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