CVE-2013-7098

Name: CVE-2013-7098
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-13T23:15:11.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2013-7098 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenConnect VPN client with GnuTLS before 5.02 contains a heap overflow if MTU is increased on reconnection.. EPSS estimates a 1.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenConnect VPN client with GnuTLS before 5.02 contains a heap overflow if MTU is increased on reconnection.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.51%

71.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Infradead	Openconnect	< 5.02

References

http://www.infradead.org/openconnect/changelog.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.infradead.org/openconnect/changelog.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-7098?

OpenConnect VPN client with GnuTLS before 5.02 contains a heap overflow if MTU is increased on reconnection.

How severe is CVE-2013-7098?

CVE-2013-7098 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-7098?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2013-7098?

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Source: NVD / NIST