CVE-2013-2131: Format string vulnerability in the rrdtool module 1.4.7 for Python, as used in Zenoss, allows context-depen...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-2131 is a denial-of-service flaw in the Python rrdtool module 1.4.7. If an attacker can influence data passed to graph generation, specially formatted input can crash the process. Business impact is most relevant for monitoring platforms such as Zenoss where graphing availability matters. Exposure is likely limited to systems using Python rrdtool module 1.4.7, especially Zenoss deployments or custom monitoring code that passes attacker-influenced values into rrdtool.graph. Treat this as a targeted availability risk for monitoring systems, not a confirmed widespread compromise. Prioritize if Zenoss or custom rrdtool graphing is business-critical or reachable by untrusted users. Mitigation focus: Inventory Zenoss and custom Python services using rrdtool bindings.; Check installed Python rrdtool versions for 1.4.7 exposure.; Review upstream, vendor, and distribution guidance for fixed packages..

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Jun 14, 2026, 05:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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