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CVE-2013-2823: The (1) Catapult DNP3 I/O driver before 7.2.0.60 and the (2) GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy DNP3 I/O driver

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CVE-2013-2823 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.7) affecting catapult dnp3 i\/o driver, intelligent platforms proficy dnp3 i\/o driver, intelligent platforms proficy hmi\/scada cimplicity. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The (1) Catapult DNP3 I/O driver before 7.2.0.60 and the (2) GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy DNP3 I/O driver before 7.20k, as used in DNPDrv.exe (aka the DNP master station server) in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY and iFIX, allow physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via crafted input over a serial line.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score4.7 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance0.8% (top 45%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-20
Published2013-11-22
Last modified2026-06-16
Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: catapultsoftware · ge

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

catapultsoftware catapult dnp3 i\/o driver UPGRADE
Affected: <= 7.20.56
Fixed in: newer than 7.20.56
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy catapult-dnp3-io-driver || rpm -q catapult-dnp3-io-driver || catapult-dnp3-io-driver --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.20.56 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade catapult-dnp3-io-driver
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade catapult-dnp3-io-driver
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
ge intelligent platforms proficy dnp3 i\/o driver UPGRADE
Affected: <= 7.20 · 7.20 · 7.20 a · 7.20 b · 7.20 c · 7.20 d · 7.20 e · 7.20 f
Fixed in: newer than 7.20
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy intelligent-platforms-proficy-dnp3-io-driver || rpm -q intelligent-platforms-proficy-dnp3-io-driver || intelligent-platforms-proficy-dnp3-io-driver --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade intelligent-platforms-proficy-dnp3-io-driver
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade intelligent-platforms-proficy-dnp3-io-driver
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
ge intelligent platforms proficy hmi\/scada cimplicity DOWNGRADE
Affected: 4.01 · 7.5 · 8.0 · 8.1 · 8.2
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.01
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy intelligent-platforms-proficy-hmiscada-cimplicity || rpm -q intelligent-platforms-proficy-hmiscada-cimplicity || intelligent-platforms-proficy-hmiscada-cimplicity --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.01 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison intelligent-platforms-proficy-hmiscada-cimplicity sudo apt install intelligent-platforms-proficy-hmiscada-cimplicity=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.01> sudo apt-mark hold intelligent-platforms-proficy-hmiscada-cimplicity
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list intelligent-platforms-proficy-hmiscada-cimplicity sudo dnf downgrade intelligent-platforms-proficy-hmiscada-cimplicity-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.01> sudo dnf versionlock add intelligent-platforms-proficy-hmiscada-cimplicity
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
ge intelligent platforms proficy hmi\/scada ifix DOWNGRADE
Affected: 5.0 · 5.1
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy intelligent-platforms-proficy-hmiscada-ifix || rpm -q intelligent-platforms-proficy-hmiscada-ifix || intelligent-platforms-proficy-hmiscada-ifix --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison intelligent-platforms-proficy-hmiscada-ifix sudo apt install intelligent-platforms-proficy-hmiscada-ifix=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo apt-mark hold intelligent-platforms-proficy-hmiscada-ifix
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list intelligent-platforms-proficy-hmiscada-ifix sudo dnf downgrade intelligent-platforms-proficy-hmiscada-ifix-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add intelligent-platforms-proficy-hmiscada-ifix
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
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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-2013-2823?

catapult dnp3 i\/o driver: upgrade to newer than 7.20.56; intelligent platforms proficy dnp3 i\/o driver: upgrade to newer than 7.20; intelligent platforms proficy hmi\/scada cimplicity: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-2823 being exploited?

CVE-2013-2823 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-2013-2823 affect?

CVE-2013-2823 affects catapult dnp3 i\/o driver, intelligent platforms proficy dnp3 i\/o driver, intelligent platforms proficy hmi\/scada cimplicity. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). The (1) Catapult DNP3 I/O driver before 7.2.0.60 and the (2) GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy DNP3 I/O driver before 7.20k, as used in DNPDrv.exe (aka the DNP master station server) in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY

How urgent is CVE-2013-2823?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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