CVE-2013-0138: BitZipper 2013 before Update 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-0138?

bitzipper: upgrade to newer than 2013. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-0138 being exploited?

CVE-2013-0138 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2013-0138 affect?

CVE-2013-0138 affects bitzipper. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). BitZipper 2013 before Update 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted ZIP archive.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-0138?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

This month

HIGH 9.3UPGRADE

CVE-2013-0138 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting bitzipper. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

BitZipper 2013 before Update 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted ZIP archive.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.8% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2013-04-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: bitberry software

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-04-22 03:27 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bitberry software bitzipper UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2013

Fixed in: newer than 2013

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bitzipper || rpm -q bitzipper || bitzipper --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2013 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bitzipper

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bitzipper

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-0138?

bitzipper: upgrade to newer than 2013. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-0138 being exploited?

CVE-2013-0138 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2013-0138 affect?

CVE-2013-0138 affects bitzipper. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). BitZipper 2013 before Update 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted ZIP archive.

How urgent is CVE-2013-0138?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

References

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