CVE-2013-6079: Buffer overflow in MostGear Soft Easy LAN Folder Share 3.2.0.100 allows local users to cause a denial of servi

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-6079 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting easy lan folder share. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in MostGear Soft Easy LAN Folder Share 3.2.0.100 allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in the (1) registration code field in the activate license window or the (2) HKLM\SOFTWARE\MostGear\EasyLanFolderShare_V1\License registry key. NOTE: it is not clear from the original report whether this issue crosses privilege boundaries. If not, then it should

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2013-10-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mostgear

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-10-11 22:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mostgear easy lan folder share DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.2.0.100

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2.0.100

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy easy-lan-folder-share || rpm -q easy-lan-folder-share || easy-lan-folder-share --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.2.0.100 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison easy-lan-folder-share sudo apt install easy-lan-folder-share=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.0.100> sudo apt-mark hold easy-lan-folder-share

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

dnf --showduplicates list easy-lan-folder-share sudo dnf downgrade easy-lan-folder-share-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.0.100> sudo dnf versionlock add easy-lan-folder-share

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: Easy LAN Folder Share 3.2.0.100 - Buffer Overflow
Exploit-DB: Easy LAN Folder Share 3.2.0.100 - Local Buffer Overflow (SEH)

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-6079?

easy lan folder share: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-6079 being exploited?

CVE-2013-6079 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-2013-6079 affect?

CVE-2013-6079 affects easy lan folder share. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Buffer overflow in MostGear Soft Easy LAN Folder Share 3.2.0.100 allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in the (1) registration code field in the activate li

How urgent is CVE-2013-6079?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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