Is CVE-2013-2597 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2013-2597 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2013-2597 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2013-2597 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-2597?

CVE-2013-2597 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2013-2597

Published: September 15, 2022

EPSS:6.74%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:91.1th

Official Description

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.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Code Aurora ACDB Audio Driver Stack-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2022-09-15Federal patch deadline: 2022-10-06

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

The Code Aurora audio calibration database (acdb) audio driver contains a stack-based buffer overflow, allowing for privilege escalation. Given its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog and an EPSS score of 0.06744, this vulnerability presents a high and urgent risk of exploitation.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

Recommended Action

Users of devices utilizing Code Aurora audio drivers, such as Qualcomm and Android, should apply available updates to patch this privilege escalation vulnerability.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-2597 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2013-2597 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.