CVE-2013-1424 Memory corruption in matplotlib
A buffer overflow in matplotlib allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted input.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2013-1424?
CVE-2013-1424 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in matplotlib, published on 26 Jun 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow vulnerability in matplotlib.This issue affects matplotlib: before upstream commit ba4016014cb4fb4927e36ce8ea429fed47dcb787.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-1424?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Debian Matplotlib.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1424?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2013-1424 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-1424 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2013-1424, GHSA-cv9w-rm27-4w8h, UBUNTU-CVE-2013-1424.