CVE-2013-7185 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 14 Jan 2020 Updated 6 Aug 2024

A memory corruption vulnerability in PotPlayer allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious .avi file.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2013-7185?

CVE-2013-7185 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jan 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

PotPlayer 1.5.40688: .avi File Memory Corruption

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-7185?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Daum Potplayer.

How do I fix CVE-2013-7185?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-7185 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-2013-7185 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-7185 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rj8m-ww7c-273x.