CVE-2013-2213

Name: CVE-2013-2213
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-11T20:15:11.18+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-2213 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The KRandom::random function in KDE Paste Applet after 4.10.5 in kdeplasma-addons uses the GNU C Library rand function's linear congruential generator, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by predicting the generator output.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The KRandom::random function in KDE Paste Applet after 4.10.5 in kdeplasma-addons uses the GNU C Library rand function's linear congruential generator, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by predicting the generator output.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-327

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kde	Paste Applet	> 4.10.5

References

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/13/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/26/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=978243Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/13/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/26/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=978243Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 11, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2213?

How severe is CVE-2013-2213?

CVE-2013-2213 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2213?

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