CVE-2013-6283
UnknownEPSS 9.98%
Last modified
CVE-2013-6283 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VideoLAN VLC Media Player 2.0.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in a URL in a m3u file.. EPSS estimates a 9.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
VideoLAN VLC Media Player 2.0.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in a URL in a m3u file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | <= 2.0.8 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.0.0 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.0.1 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.0.2 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.0.3 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.0.4 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.0.5 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.0.6 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.1.0 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.1.1 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.1.2 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.1.3 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.1.4 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.1.4.1 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.1.5 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.1.6 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.1.6.1 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.1.7 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.1.8 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.1.9 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.1.10 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.1.10.1 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.1.11 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.1.12 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.1.13 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 2.0.0 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 2.0.1 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 2.0.2 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 2.0.3 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 2.0.4 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 2.0.5 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 2.0.6 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 2.0.7 |
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Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-6283?
VideoLAN VLC Media Player 2.0.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in a URL in a m3u file.
How severe is CVE-2013-6283?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-6283 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6283?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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