CVE-2013-2576: Buffer overflow in Artweaver before 3.1.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and pos

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-2576?

artweaver: upgrade to newer than 3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-2576 being exploited?

CVE-2013-2576 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-2013-2576 affect?

CVE-2013-2576 affects artweaver. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Buffer overflow in Artweaver before 3.1.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted AWD file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-2576?

Priority 53/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2013-2576 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting artweaver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in Artweaver before 3.1.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted AWD file.

Why this priority

EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	9.5% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2013-08-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: b-e-soft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-08-09 21:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

b-e-soft artweaver UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.0 · 1.5 · 2.0 · 2.06

Fixed in: newer than 3.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade artweaver

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Artweaver 3.1.5 - '.awd' Buffer Overflow

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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-2013-2576?

artweaver: upgrade to newer than 3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-2576 being exploited?

CVE-2013-2576 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-2013-2576 affect?

CVE-2013-2576 affects artweaver. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Buffer overflow in Artweaver before 3.1.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted AWD file.

How urgent is CVE-2013-2576?

Priority 53/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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