How severe is CVE-2013-4980?

CVE-2013-4980 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-4980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4980?

CVE-2013-4980 primarily affects Avtech Avn801 Dvr Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4980?

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-2013-4980 published?

CVE-2013-4980 was published on 2014-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4980

CVE-2013-4980 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Avtech Avn801 Dvr Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Avtech Avn801 Dvr Firmware
Published: 2014-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the RTSP Packet Handler in AVTECH AVN801 DVR with firmware 1017-1003-1009-1003 and earlier, and possibly other devices, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in the URI in an RTSP SETUP request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4980?: Buffer overflow in the RTSP Packet Handler in AVTECH AVN801 DVR with firmware 1017-1003-1009-1003 and earlier, and possibly other devices, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in the URI in an RTSP SETUP request.
How severe is CVE-2013-4980?: CVE-2013-4980 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-4980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4980?: CVE-2013-4980 primarily affects Avtech Avn801 Dvr Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4980?: 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-2013-4980 published?: CVE-2013-4980 was published on 2014-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:avtech:avn801_dvr_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:avtech:avn801_dvr:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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