CVE-2013-7260

CVE-2013-7260 is a high-severity vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 67% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in RealNetworks RealPlayer before 17.0.4.61 on Windows, and Mac RealPlayer before 12.0.1.1738, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) version number or (2) encoding declaration in the XML declaration of an RMP file, a different issue than CVE-2013-6877.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-7260?
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in RealNetworks RealPlayer before 17.0.4.61 on Windows, and Mac RealPlayer before 12.0.1.1738, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) version number or (2) encoding declaration in the XML declaration of an RMP file, a different issue than CVE-2013-6877.
How severe is CVE-2013-7260?
CVE-2013-7260 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-7260 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 67% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-7260?
CVE-2013-7260 primarily affects Realnetworks Realplayer. In total, 50 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7260?
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-2013-7260 published?
CVE-2013-7260 was published on 2014-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (50)

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