CVE-2013-5606

Name: CVE-2013-5606
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-11-18T05:23:57.66+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.40%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-5606 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The CERT_VerifyCert function in lib/certhigh/certvfy.c in Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) 3.15 before 3.15.3 provides an unexpected return value for an incompatible key-usage certificate when the CERTVerifyLog argument is valid, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted certificate.. EPSS estimates a 2.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The CERT_VerifyCert function in lib/certhigh/certvfy.c in Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) 3.15 before 3.15.3 provides an unexpected return value for an incompatible key-usage certificate when the CERTVerifyLog argument is valid, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted certificate.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.40%

81.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Network Security Services	3.15
Mozilla	Network Security Services	3.15.1
Mozilla	Network Security Services	3.15.2

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 18, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-5606?

How severe is CVE-2013-5606?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-5606 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5606?

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Source: NVD / NIST