CVE-2020-13152

Name: CVE-2020-13152
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-20T13:15:09.847+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 3.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-13152 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote user can create a specially crafted M3U file, media playlist file that when loaded by the target user, will trigger a memory leak, whereby Amarok 2.8.0 continue to waste resources over time, eventually allows attackers to cause a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 3.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote user can create a specially crafted M3U file, media playlist file that when loaded by the target user, will trigger a memory leak, whereby Amarok 2.8.0 continue to waste resources over time, eventually allows attackers to cause a denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.43%

87.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-401

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kde	Amarok	2.8.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159898/Amarok-2.8.0-Denial-Of-Service.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://r00texpl0it.wordpress.com/2020/05/20/kde-amarok-2-8-0-allows-remote-attackers-to-cause-a-denial-of-service/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159898/Amarok-2.8.0-Denial-Of-Service.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://r00texpl0it.wordpress.com/2020/05/20/kde-amarok-2-8-0-allows-remote-attackers-to-cause-a-denial-of-service/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 20, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-13152?

How severe is CVE-2020-13152?

CVE-2020-13152 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13152?

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