CVE-2013-0657

CRITICAL ⚠ Exploit

Stack-based buffer overflow in Schneider Electric Interactive Graphical SCADA System (IGSS) 10 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending TCP port-12397 data that does...

Affects 1 product across 1 vendor.

BCS9.47
CVSS 2.010.0
EPSS21.3%
Percentile97th
PatchPatched
CVSS Vector — Plain English Remotely exploitable over the network, low complexity.
CWE Weakness Definitions
CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within Memory Buffer

Parent class for buffer-related vulnerabilities where operations exceed buffer boundaries.

Related Attack Patterns (CAPEC)
CAPEC-8 Buffer Overflow in an API Call
via CWE-119
CAPEC-9 Buffer Overflow in Local Command-Line Utilities
via CWE-119
CAPEC-10 Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables
via CWE-119
CAPEC-14 Client-side Injection-induced Buffer Overflow
via CWE-119
CAPEC-24 Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow
via CWE-119
Show all 12

Mapping is CWE-to-CAPEC per MITRE CAPEC 3.9.

◆ SAGE Intelligence — CITED Relevance Research Team

A critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's Interactive Graphical SCADA System (IGSS) versions 10 and earlier. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending malformed data over TCP port 12397. The CVSS score of 10.0 indicates the highest severity level, and the presence of an exploit increases the risk of compromise. Immediate action is required to mitigate this vulnerability.

BSID: BS-2013-GLOBAL-171891-C • Model: Qwen/Qwen2.5-72B-Instruct-AWQ • Confidence: HIGH

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-0657?
A critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's Interactive Graphical SCADA System (IGSS) versions 10 and earlier. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending malformed data over TCP port 12397. The CVSS score of 10.0 indicates the highest severity level, and the presence of an exploit increases the risk of compromise. Immediate action is required to mitigate this vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2013-0657?
CVE-2013-0657 has CVSS 10.0 (Critical). Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS: 21.3%.
Is CVE-2013-0657 actively exploited?
Public exploit available for CVE-2013-0657. Exploitation risk elevated.
How do I remediate CVE-2013-0657?
Priority: IMMEDIATE. Advisory: http://igss.schneider-electric.com/igss/igssupdates/v100/progupdatesv100.zip
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-0657?
CVE-2013-0657 affects: Schneider-Electric.
What NERC-CIP standard applies to CVE-2013-0657?
NERC CIP CIP-007 CIP-007-R2: This CVE violates CIP-007-R2 because it allows unauthorized access to the control system, which could result in the loss of control or damage to the system.
What IEC 62443 requirement maps to CVE-2013-0657?
IEC 62443 IEC 62443-3-3: This CVE maps to IEC 62443-3-3 because it involves a vulnerability that can be exploited remotely to execute arbitrary code, compromising the integrity and availability of the control system.
Vulnerability Details
CVE IDCVE-2013-0657
BSIDBS-2013-GLOBAL-171891-C BreachSpider Global ID
CVSS VectorAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Published2013-01-21
Last Modified2026-04-29
ICS Relevance80%
Weakness (CWE)
Verticals
ICS-OT
SourceNVD
Official Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Schneider Electric Interactive Graphical SCADA System (IGSS) 10 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending TCP port-12397 data that does not comply with a protocol.

Source: NIST NVD / MITRE CVE Database

Attack Vector Analysis — CITED Relevance

The vulnerability can be exploited by sending specially crafted data to TCP port 12397, which triggers a stack-based buffer overflow. This can lead to remote code execution, allowing an attacker to gain control of the affected system.

Exploitation Likelihood: CRITICAL

Affected Products
VendorProductFixed Version
Schneider-Electric Interactive Graphical Scada System
Remediation
View Vendor Advisory →

Remediation Priority: IMMEDIATE

Threat Intelligence
● Threat Intelligence Validated: August 2026 | Threat Age: 4940 Days
CISA KEVNot in KEV catalog
Public Exploit⚠ AvailableReference
PoC CodeNot confirmed
● Virtual Patch — CITED Relevance SAGE Engine MEDIUM CONFIDENCE

Implement network segmentation to isolate the IGSS system from untrusted networks. Use firewalls to restrict access to TCP port 12397 only to trusted sources.

No reliable network detection signature exists for this vulnerability class — apply the compensating controls above and the vendor patch. SAGE only publishes a network rule when a concrete on-the-wire signature can be grounded in the advisory.

NERC CIP: CIP-007 CIP-007-R2
This CVE violates CIP-007-R2 because it allows unauthorized access to the control system, which could result in the loss of control or damage to the system.
IEC 62443: IEC 62443-3-3
This CVE maps to IEC 62443-3-3 because it involves a vulnerability that can be exploited remotely to execute arbitrary code, compromising the integrity and availability of the control system.

Virtual patch generated by CITED Relevance SAGE. Validate in isolated environment before production deployment. Compensating control only - does not replace vendor patch.

SAGE Enrichment Record — provenance & audit hash
ModelQwen/Qwen2.5-72B-Instruct-AWQ
ConfidenceHIGH
Enriched At2026-05-24
SHA-512 Audit Hashbfbedd4380474a9ecff6ac81730f31edc548e2ceeaaf6c3033bcef833a09a9b89c6b68fa682ab806f5ee90596f0924b0f8b289f180fdf88cd3d1c4d8451d2593
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