CVE-2013-4769

Name: CVE-2013-4769
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-12-26T23:59:02.853+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.16%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-4769 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The cloud controller (aka CLC) component in Eucalyptus 3.3.x and 3.4.x before 3.4.2, when the dns.recursive.enabled setting is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (traffic amplification) via spoofed DNS queries.. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The cloud controller (aka CLC) component in Eucalyptus 3.3.x and 3.4.x before 3.4.2, when the dns.recursive.enabled setting is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (traffic amplification) via spoofed DNS queries.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.16%

63.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-19

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eucalyptus	Eucalyptus	3.3.0
Eucalyptus	Eucalyptus	3.3.1
Eucalyptus	Eucalyptus	3.3.2
Eucalyptus	Eucalyptus	3.4.0
Eucalyptus	Eucalyptus	3.4.1

References

https://www.eucalyptus.com/resources/security/advisories/esa-16Vendor Advisory
https://www.eucalyptus.com/resources/security/advisories/esa-16Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 26, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4769?

How severe is CVE-2013-4769?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4769 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4769?

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