CVE-2013-1424: Buffer overflow vulnerability in matplotlib.This issue affects matplotlib: before upstream commit ba4016014cb4

Routine

MEDIUM 5.6REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2013-1424 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.6) affecting matplotlib. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow vulnerability in matplotlib.This issue affects matplotlib: before upstream commit ba4016014cb4fb4927e36ce8ea429fed47dcb787.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.6 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-120
Published	2025-06-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: debian

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-26 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

debian matplotlib UPGRADE

Affected: >= 0.99.3-1 and < 1.4.2-3.1

Fixed in: 1.4.2-3.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.99.3-1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy matplotlib || rpm -q matplotlib || matplotlib --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.4.2-3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade matplotlib

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade matplotlib

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.99.3-1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison matplotlib sudo apt install matplotlib=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.99.3-1> sudo apt-mark hold matplotlib

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list matplotlib sudo dnf downgrade matplotlib-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.99.3-1> sudo dnf versionlock add matplotlib

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-1424?

matplotlib: upgrade to 1.4.2-3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-1424 being exploited?

CVE-2013-1424 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2013-1424 affect?

CVE-2013-1424 affects matplotlib. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.6). Buffer overflow vulnerability in matplotlib.This issue affects matplotlib: before upstream commit ba4016014cb4fb4927e36ce8ea429fed47dcb787.

How urgent is CVE-2013-1424?

Priority 36/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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