How severe is CVE-2013-2604?

CVE-2013-2604 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-2604 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2604?

CVE-2013-2604 primarily affects Realnetworks Realarcade Installer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2604?

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

When was CVE-2013-2604 published?

CVE-2013-2604 was published on 2015-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2604

CVE-2013-2604 is a high-severity vulnerability in Realnetworks Realarcade Installer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Realnetworks Realarcade Installer
Published: 2015-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

RealNetworks GameHouse RealArcade Installer (aka ActiveMARK Game Installer) 2.6.0.481 and 3.0.7 uses weak permissions (Create Files/Write Data) for the GameHouse Games directory tree, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an individual game's directory, as demonstrated by DDRAW.DLL in the Zuma Deluxe directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2604?: RealNetworks GameHouse RealArcade Installer (aka ActiveMARK Game Installer) 2.6.0.481 and 3.0.7 uses weak permissions (Create Files/Write Data) for the GameHouse Games directory tree, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an individual game's directory, as demonstrated by DDRAW.DLL in the Zuma Deluxe directory.
How severe is CVE-2013-2604?: CVE-2013-2604 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-2604 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2604?: CVE-2013-2604 primarily affects Realnetworks Realarcade Installer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2604?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-2604 published?: CVE-2013-2604 was published on 2015-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realarcade_installer:2.6.0.481:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realarcade_installer:3.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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