CVE-2013-7023

CVE-2013-7023 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ffmpeg with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Description

The ff_combine_frame function in libavcodec/parser.c in FFmpeg before 2.1 does not properly handle certain memory-allocation errors, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-7023?
The ff_combine_frame function in libavcodec/parser.c in FFmpeg before 2.1 does not properly handle certain memory-allocation errors, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted data.
How severe is CVE-2013-7023?
CVE-2013-7023 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-7023 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-7023?
CVE-2013-7023 primarily affects Ffmpeg. In total, 64 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7023?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-7023 published?
CVE-2013-7023 was published on 2013-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (64)

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