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CVE-2013-6933

UnknownEPSS 17.41%

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CVE-2013-6933 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The parseRTSPRequestString function in Live Networks Live555 Streaming Media 2011.08.13 through 2013.11.25, as used in VideoLAN VLC Media Player, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a (1) space or (2) tab character at the beginning of an RTSP message, which triggers an integer underflow, infinite loop, and buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 17.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The parseRTSPRequestString function in Live Networks Live555 Streaming Media 2011.08.13 through 2013.11.25, as used in VideoLAN VLC Media Player, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a (1) space or (2) tab character at the beginning of an RTSP message, which triggers an integer underflow, infinite loop, and buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
17.41%

96.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Live555Streaming Media2011-08-13
Live555Streaming Media2011-08-20
Live555Streaming Media2011-08-22
Live555Streaming Media2011-09-02
Live555Streaming Media2011-09-19
Live555Streaming Media2011-10-05
Live555Streaming Media2011-10-09
Live555Streaming Media2011-10-18
Live555Streaming Media2011-10-27
Live555Streaming Media2011-11-02
Live555Streaming Media2011-11-08
Live555Streaming Media2011-11-20
Live555Streaming Media2011-11-27
Live555Streaming Media2011-11-28
Live555Streaming Media2011-11-29
Live555Streaming Media2011-12-02
Live555Streaming Media2011-12-19
Live555Streaming Media2011-12-20
Live555Streaming Media2011-12-23
Live555Streaming Media2012-01-07
Live555Streaming Media2012-01-13
Live555Streaming Media2012-01-25
Live555Streaming Media2012-01-26
Live555Streaming Media2012-02-03
Live555Streaming Media2012-02-04
Live555Streaming Media2012-02-29
Live555Streaming Media2012-03-20
Live555Streaming Media2012-03-22
Live555Streaming Media2012-04-04
Live555Streaming Media2012-04-18
Live555Streaming Media2012-04-21
Live555Streaming Media2012-04-26
Live555Streaming Media2012-04-27
Live555Streaming Media2012-05-03
Live555Streaming Media2012-05-11
Live555Streaming Media2012-05-17
Live555Streaming Media2012-06-12
Live555Streaming Media2012-06-17
Live555Streaming Media2012-06-23
Live555Streaming Media2012-06-26
Live555Streaming Media2012-07-03
Live555Streaming Media2012-07-06
Live555Streaming Media2012-07-14
Live555Streaming Media2012-07-18
Live555Streaming Media2012-07-24
Live555Streaming Media2012-07-26
Live555Streaming Media2012-08-08
Live555Streaming Media2012-08-12
Live555Streaming Media2012-08-17
Live555Streaming Media2012-08-20

Showing 50 of 148 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-6933?
The parseRTSPRequestString function in Live Networks Live555 Streaming Media 2011.08.13 through 2013.11.25, as used in VideoLAN VLC Media Player, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a (1) space or (2) tab character at the beginning of an RTSP message, which triggers an integer underflow, infinite loop, and buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2013-6933?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-6933 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 17.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6933?
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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Source: NVD / NIST