CVE-2013-5656: FuzeZip 1.0.0.131625 has a Local Buffer Overflow vulnerability

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-5656 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting fuzezip. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

FuzeZip 1.0.0.131625 has a Local Buffer Overflow vulnerability

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2020-01-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: fuzezip project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-07 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fuzezip project fuzezip DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0.131625

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0.131625

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0.131625 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fuzezip sudo apt install fuzezip=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0.131625> sudo apt-mark hold fuzezip

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list fuzezip sudo dnf downgrade fuzezip-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0.131625> sudo dnf versionlock add fuzezip

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.

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: FuzeZip 1.0.0.131625 - Local Buffer Overflow (SEH)

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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-2013-5656?

fuzezip: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-5656 being exploited?

CVE-2013-5656 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-2013-5656 affect?

CVE-2013-5656 affects fuzezip. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). FuzeZip 1.0.0.131625 has a Local Buffer Overflow vulnerability

How urgent is CVE-2013-5656?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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