UNKNOWN CVSS 7.1
Published: 2013-04-08

CVE-2013-0131

nvidia gpu_driver Security Advisory (CVE-2013-0131)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2013-0131 impacting nvidia gpu_driver. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.1 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Buffer overflow in the NVIDIA GPU driver before 304.88, 310.x before 310.44, and 313.x before 313.30 for the X Window System on UNIX, when NoScanout mode is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a large ARGB cursor.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
High (AC:H)
Depends on race conditions or environment

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product nvidia / gpu_driver
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-119

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2013-0131 impacting nvidia gpu_driver.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2013-0131.yaml
id: cve-2013-0131

info:
  name: nvidia gpu_driver - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2013-0131 affecting nvidia gpu_driver.
    Evaluation: Buffer overflow in the NVIDIA GPU driver before 304.88, 310.x before 310.44, and 313.x before 313.30 for the X Window System on UNIX, when NoScanout m...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2013-0131
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 7.1
    cve-id: CVE-2013-0131
    cwe-id: CWE-119
  tags: cve,cve-2013-0131,nvidia,gpu_driver,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "gpu_driver"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2013-0131.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2013-0131
# Target: nvidia gpu_driver | CVSS: 7.1 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2013-0131 (nvidia gpu_driver)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against nvidia gpu_driver scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2013-0131.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2013-0131
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install gpu_driver 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade gpu_driver 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update gpu_driver

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i gpu_driver 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i gpu_driver

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2013-0131 in nvidia gpu_driver?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update nvidia gpu_driver packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2013-0131?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2013-0131?

CVE-2013-0131 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.1 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.1
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2013-0131
Weakness CWE-119
Vendor nvidia
Product gpu_driver
Published 2013-04-08
Vector AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C