MEDIUM
CVE-2013-2213
CWE-327Published: February 11, 2020· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The KRandom::random function in KDE Paste Applet after 4.10.5 in kdeplasma-addons uses the GNU C Library rand function's linear congruential generator, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by predicting the generator output.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2013-2213 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
kde1 product(s)
paste applet
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/13/1Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/26/2Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=978243Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/13/1Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/26/2Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=978243Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2013-2213
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-327
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 11, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-327)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2013-2213 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.