How severe is CVE-2013-2603?

CVE-2013-2603 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-2603 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2603?

CVE-2013-2603 affects Realnetworks Realarcade Installer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2603?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-2603 published?

CVE-2013-2603 was published on 2015-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2603

CVE-2013-2603 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Realnetworks Realarcade Installer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Realnetworks Realarcade Installer
Published: 2015-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The RACInstaller.StateCtrl.1 ActiveX control in InstallerDlg.dll in RealNetworks GameHouse RealArcade Installer 2.6.0.481 performs unexpected type conversions for invalid parameter types, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via crafted arguments to the (1) AddTag, (2) Ping, (3) QueuePause, (4) QueueRemove, (5) QueueTop, (6) RemoveTag, (7) TagRemoved, or (8) message method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2603?: The RACInstaller.StateCtrl.1 ActiveX control in InstallerDlg.dll in RealNetworks GameHouse RealArcade Installer 2.6.0.481 performs unexpected type conversions for invalid parameter types, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via crafted arguments to the (1) AddTag, (2) Ping, (3) QueuePause, (4) QueueRemove, (5) QueueTop, (6) RemoveTag, (7) TagRemoved, or (8) message method.
How severe is CVE-2013-2603?: CVE-2013-2603 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-2603 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2603?: CVE-2013-2603 affects Realnetworks Realarcade Installer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2603?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-2603 published?: CVE-2013-2603 was published on 2015-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realarcade_installer:2.6.0.481:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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