CVE-2013-7340

CVE-2013-7340 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-399.

Key facts

Description

VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 2.0.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted playlist file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-7340?
VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 2.0.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted playlist file.
How severe is CVE-2013-7340?
CVE-2013-7340 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-7340 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-7340?
CVE-2013-7340 primarily affects Videolan Vlc Media Player. In total, 105 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7340?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-7340 published?
CVE-2013-7340 was published on 2014-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (105)

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