CVE-2013-0198

Name: CVE-2013-0198
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-03-05T21:38:54.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.79%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-0198 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Dnsmasq before 2.66test2, when used with certain libvirt configurations, replies to queries from prohibited interfaces, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (traffic amplification) via spoofed TCP based DNS queries. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2012-3411.. EPSS estimates a 2.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dnsmasq before 2.66test2, when used with certain libvirt configurations, replies to queries from prohibited interfaces, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (traffic amplification) via spoofed TCP based DNS queries. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2012-3411.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.79%

84.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Thekelleys	Dnsmasq	<= 2.65

References

http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:072Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/18/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/18/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.thekelleys.org.uk/gitweb/?p=dnsmasq.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=22ce550e5346947a12a781ed0959a7b1165d0dc6
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=894486Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:072Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/18/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/18/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.thekelleys.org.uk/gitweb/?p=dnsmasq.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=22ce550e5346947a12a781ed0959a7b1165d0dc6
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=894486Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 5, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-0198?

How severe is CVE-2013-0198?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-0198 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0198?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST