How severe is CVE-2013-0861?

CVE-2013-0861 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-0861 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-0861?

CVE-2013-0861 primarily affects Ffmpeg. In total, 58 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0861?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-0861 published?

CVE-2013-0861 was published on 2013-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-0861

CVE-2013-0861 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ffmpeg with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ffmpeg
Published: 2013-11-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The avcodec_decode_audio4 function in libavcodec/utils.c in FFmpeg before 1.0.4 and 1.1.x before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to trigger memory corruption via vectors related to the channel layout.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0861?: The avcodec_decode_audio4 function in libavcodec/utils.c in FFmpeg before 1.0.4 and 1.1.x before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to trigger memory corruption via vectors related to the channel layout.
How severe is CVE-2013-0861?: CVE-2013-0861 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-0861 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0861?: CVE-2013-0861 primarily affects Ffmpeg. In total, 58 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0861?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-0861 published?: CVE-2013-0861 was published on 2013-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (58)

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