CVE-2013-7324

Name: CVE-2013-7324
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-17T19:15:11.04+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2013-7324 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Webkit-GTK 2.x (any version with HTML5 audio/video support based on GStreamer) allows remote attackers to trigger unexpectedly high sound volume via malicious javascript. NOTE: this WebKit-GTK behavior complies with existing W3C standards and existing practices for GNOME desktop integration.. EPSS estimates a 1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Webkit-GTK 2.x (any version with HTML5 audio/video support based on GStreamer) allows remote attackers to trigger unexpectedly high sound volume via malicious javascript. NOTE: this WebKit-GTK behavior complies with existing W3C standards and existing practices for GNOME desktop integration.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.43%

69.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webkitgtk	Webkitgtk	> 2.0.0, <= 2.26.4

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/10/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2013/CVE-2013-7324.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/08/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/10/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2013/CVE-2013-7324.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/08/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-7324?

How severe is CVE-2013-7324?

CVE-2013-7324 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-7324?

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