CVE-2013-6874 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious .m3u file with a long URL.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-6874?
CVE-2013-6874 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Nov 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Vortex Light Alloy before 4.7.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL in a .m3u file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-6874?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vortexgroup Light Alloy.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6874?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-6874 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2013-6874 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-6874 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4c85-h2g3-r272.