How severe is CVE-2013-6933?

CVE-2013-6933 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-6933 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6933?

CVE-2013-6933 primarily affects Live555 Streaming Media. In total, 148 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6933?

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-2013-6933 published?

CVE-2013-6933 was published on 2014-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-6933

CVE-2013-6933 is a high-severity vulnerability in Live555 Streaming Media with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Live555 Streaming Media
Published: 2014-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The parseRTSPRequestString function in Live Networks Live555 Streaming Media 2011.08.13 through 2013.11.25, as used in VideoLAN VLC Media Player, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a (1) space or (2) tab character at the beginning of an RTSP message, which triggers an integer underflow, infinite loop, and buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6933?: The parseRTSPRequestString function in Live Networks Live555 Streaming Media 2011.08.13 through 2013.11.25, as used in VideoLAN VLC Media Player, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a (1) space or (2) tab character at the beginning of an RTSP message, which triggers an integer underflow, infinite loop, and buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2013-6933?: CVE-2013-6933 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-6933 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6933?: CVE-2013-6933 primarily affects Live555 Streaming Media. In total, 148 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6933?: 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-2013-6933 published?: CVE-2013-6933 was published on 2014-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (148)

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