CVE-2013-5552

Name: CVE-2013-5552
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-11-13T15:55:03.767+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.18%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-5552 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cisco IOS 12.4(24)MDB9 and earlier on Content Services Gateway (CSG) devices does not properly implement the "parse error drop" feature, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted series of packets, aka Bug ID CSCug90143.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cisco IOS 12.4(24)MDB9 and earlier on Content Services Gateway (CSG) devices does not properly implement the "parse error drop" feature, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted series of packets, aka Bug ID CSCug90143.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.18%

63.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ios	<= 12.4\(24\)mdb14
Cisco	Ios	12.4\(24\)md
Cisco	Ios	12.4\(24\)md1
Cisco	Ios	12.4\(24\)md2
Cisco	Ios	12.4\(24\)md3
Cisco	Ios	12.4\(24\)md4
Cisco	Ios	12.4\(24\)md5
Cisco	Ios	12.4\(24\)md5a
Cisco	Ios	12.4\(24\)md6
Cisco	Ios	12.4\(24\)md7
Cisco	Ios	12.4\(24\)md8
Cisco	Ios	12.4\(24\)md9
Cisco	Ios	12.4\(24\)mda6
Cisco	Ios	12.4\(24\)mda7
Cisco	Ios	12.4\(24\)mda8
Cisco	Ios	12.4\(24\)mda9
Cisco	Ios	12.4\(24\)mda10
Cisco	Ios	12.4\(24\)mda11
Cisco	Ios	12.4\(24\)mda12
Cisco	Ios	12.4\(24\)mda13
Cisco	Ios	12.4\(24\)mdb10
Cisco	Ios	12.4\(24\)mdb11
Cisco	Ios	12.4\(24\)mdb12
Cisco	Ios	12.4\(24\)mdb13
Cisco	Ios	12.4mda12
Cisco	Content Services Gateway	All versions

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-5552Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=31715Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-5552Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=31715Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 13, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-5552?

How severe is CVE-2013-5552?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-5552 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5552?

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