PatchTheCVECVE-2013-0288: nss-pam-ldapd before 0.7.18 and 0.8.x before 0.8.11 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of se
CVE-2013-0288 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting nss-pam-ldapd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
nss-pam-ldapd before 0.7.18 and 0.8.x before 0.8.11 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code by performing a name lookup on an application with a large number of open file descriptors, which triggers a stack-based buffer overflow related to incorrect use of the FD_SET macro.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.6% (top 11%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-119 |
| Published | 2013-03-05 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2013-0288?
nss-pam-ldapd: upgrade to newer than 0.7.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2013-0288 being exploited?
CVE-2013-0288 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-2013-0288 affect?
CVE-2013-0288 affects nss-pam-ldapd. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). nss-pam-ldapd before 0.7.18 and 0.8.x before 0.8.11 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code by performing a name lookup on an application with a large number of
How urgent is CVE-2013-0288?
Priority 46/100. No elevated risk signals yet.