CVE-2013-1053

Name: CVE-2013-1053
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-13T23:15:12.837+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-1053 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In crypt.c of remote-login-service, the cryptographic algorithm used to cache usernames and passwords is insecure. An attacker could use this vulnerability to recover usernames and passwords from the file. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In crypt.c of remote-login-service, the cryptographic algorithm used to cache usernames and passwords is insecure. An attacker could use this vulnerability to recover usernames and passwords from the file. This issue affects version 1.0.0-0ubuntu3 and prior versions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Canonical	Remote-Login-Service	<= 1.0.0-0ubuntu3

References

https://launchpad.net/bugs/1158373Third Party Advisory
https://launchpad.net/bugs/1158373Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 13, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1053?

How severe is CVE-2013-1053?

CVE-2013-1053 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1053?

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