MEDIUM CVSS 5.6
Published: 2025-06-26

CVE-2013-1424

debian matplotlib Security Advisory (CVE-2013-1424)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2013-1424 impacting debian matplotlib. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.6 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Buffer overflow vulnerability in matplotlib.This issue affects matplotlib: before upstream commit ba4016014cb4fb4927e36ce8ea429fed47dcb787.

📊 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
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
Low (A:L)
Partial service performance degradation

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product debian / matplotlib
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-120

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-2013-1424 impacting debian matplotlib.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2013-1424.yaml
id: cve-2013-1424

info:
  name: debian matplotlib - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2013-1424 affecting debian matplotlib.
    Evaluation: Buffer overflow vulnerability in matplotlib.This issue affects matplotlib: before upstream commit ba4016014cb4fb4927e36ce8ea429fed47dcb787....
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2013-1424
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
    cvss-score: 5.6
    cve-id: CVE-2013-1424
    cwe-id: CWE-120
  tags: cve,cve-2013-1424,debian,matplotlib,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "matplotlib"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2013-1424.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2013-1424
# Target: debian matplotlib | CVSS: 5.6 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2013-1424 (debian matplotlib)...")
    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 debian matplotlib 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-2013-1424.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2013-1424
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install matplotlib 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade matplotlib 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update matplotlib

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

# 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.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2013-1424 in debian matplotlib?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update debian matplotlib 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-2013-1424?

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-2013-1424?

CVE-2013-1424 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.6 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.6
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2013-1424
Weakness CWE-120
Vendor debian
Product matplotlib
Published 2025-06-26
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L