CVE-2013-5578

Name: CVE-2013-5578
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-08-25T03:27:33.017+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.10%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-5578 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the ToDot method in the WINGRAPHVIZLib.NEATO ActiveX control in WinGraphviz.dll in StarUML allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument.. EPSS estimates a 5.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the ToDot method in the WINGRAPHVIZLib.NEATO ActiveX control in WinGraphviz.dll in StarUML allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.10%

91.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Staruml	Staruml	5.0.2.1570

References

http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/27317/Exploit
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/27317/Exploit

Timeline

Published: Aug 25, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-5578?

Buffer overflow in the ToDot method in the WINGRAPHVIZLib.NEATO ActiveX control in WinGraphviz.dll in StarUML allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument.

How severe is CVE-2013-5578?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-5578 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5578?

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Source: NVD / NIST