CVE-2013-1428
MediumPublic exploitStack-based buffer overflow in the receive_tcppacket function in net_packet.c in tinc before 1.0.21 and 1.1 before 1.1pre7 allows remote authenticated peers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a large TCP packet.
Published Apr 26, 2013 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2013-1428, DSA-2663-1, UBUNTU-CVE-2013-1428
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-1428 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v2) affecting Tinc (Tinc-VPN).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Tinc 1.0.13-1+squeeze1, Tinc 1.0.19-3, Tinc 1.0.20.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
6.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
61%
Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the receive_tcppacket function in net_packet.c in tinc before 1.0.21 and 1.1 before 1.1pre7 allows remote authenticated peers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a large TCP packet.
Affected Products
19 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TincTinc-VPN | 1.0.17, 1.0.18, 1.0.19, 1.1-pre3, 1.1-pre4, 1.1-pre5 | 1.0.20 |
Patched Releases
Tinc
1.0.13-1+squeeze1, 1.0.19-3, 1.0.20, 1.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 26, 2013
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory53087
- advisory53108
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-1428
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2013-1428
- advisoryhttps://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2013-1428
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in the receive_tcppacket function in net_packet.c in tinc before 1.0.21 and 1.1 before 1.1pre7 allows remote authenticated peers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a large TCP packet.
Affected: Tinc (Tinc-VPN) versions 1.0.17, 1.0.18, 1.0.19, 1.1-pre3, 1.1-pre4, 1.1-pre5. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Tinc 1.0.13-1+squeeze1, Tinc 1.0.19-3, Tinc 1.0.20.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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