How severe is CVE-2013-3488?

CVE-2013-3488 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2013-3488 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3488?

CVE-2013-3488 affects Mpc-hc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3488?

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-2013-3488 published?

CVE-2013-3488 was published on 2020-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3488

CVE-2013-3488 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mpc-hc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Mpc-hc
Published: 2020-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC) before 1.7.0.7858 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted MPEG-2 Transport Stream (M2TS) file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3488?: Stack-based buffer overflow in Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC) before 1.7.0.7858 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted MPEG-2 Transport Stream (M2TS) file.
How severe is CVE-2013-3488?: CVE-2013-3488 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2013-3488 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3488?: CVE-2013-3488 affects Mpc-hc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3488?: 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-2013-3488 published?: CVE-2013-3488 was published on 2020-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mpc-hc:mpc-hc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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