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Is CVE-2013-2597 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 15 Sep 2022

Gociux · Code Aurora ACDB Audio Driver · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2013-2597, Code Aurora ACDB Audio Driver Stack-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 15 Sep 2022, 2937 days after it was published. It affects Code Aurora ACDB Audio Driver. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 15 Sep 2022
ransomwareNot knownno confirmed use
EPSSbelow top 10%lower predicted activity right now (it is still confirmed exploited)
severity8.4CVSS 3.1 · high
US federal due6 Oct 2022BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

The Code Aurora audio calibration database (acdb) audio driver contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation. Code Aurora is used in third-party products such as Qualcomm and Android.

VendorCode Aurora (1 exploited CVE in KEV)
ProductACDB Audio Driver
VulnerabilityCode Aurora ACDB Audio Driver Stack-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
WeaknessCWE-119
Published31 Aug 2014
Added to KEV15 Sep 2022
Reported by (CNA)mitre

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for ACDB Audio Driver in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Code Aurora CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 31 Aug 2014.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for Code Aurora.

References

Questions

Is CVE-2013-2597 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2013-2597 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 15 Sep 2022, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2013-2597 used in ransomware attacks?

CISA does not list known ransomware use for it. That can change, and exploitation alone is reason to fix it first.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2597?

Apply updates per vendor instructions. Check Code Aurora's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected ACDB Audio Driver and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in September 2022 · act-now radar.

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