CVE-2013-7438: Multiple buffer overflows in pbm212030 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly

This month

HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2013-7438 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting pbm212030. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in pbm212030 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PBM image, related to (1) stream line data, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, or (2) vectors related to an "internal intermediate heap-based buffer."

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.1% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2015-03-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: pbm212030 project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-03-29 21:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pbm212030 project pbm212030 MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pbm212030 || rpm -q pbm212030 || pbm212030 --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2013-7438?

pbm212030: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-7438 being exploited?

CVE-2013-7438 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-2013-7438 affect?

CVE-2013-7438 affects pbm212030. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple buffer overflows in pbm212030 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PBM image, related to (1) stream line data, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, or

How urgent is CVE-2013-7438?

Priority 48/100. High severity

References

← Back to latest CVEs