CVE-2013-1980: Buffer overflow in the get_dsmp function in loaders/masi_load.c in libxmp before 4.1.0 allows remote attackers

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-1980?

extended module player: upgrade to newer than 4.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-1980 being exploited?

CVE-2013-1980 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2013-1980 affect?

CVE-2013-1980 affects extended module player. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Buffer overflow in the get_dsmp function in loaders/masi_load.c in libxmp before 4.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted MASI file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-1980?

Priority 51/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2013-1980 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting extended module player. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the get_dsmp function in loaders/masi_load.c in libxmp before 4.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted MASI file.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.7% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2014-02-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: extended module player project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-02-11 17:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

extended module player project extended module player UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.0.4 · 4.0.0 · 4.0.1 · 4.0.2 · 4.0.3

Fixed in: newer than 4.0.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy extended-module-player || rpm -q extended-module-player || extended-module-player --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade extended-module-player

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade extended-module-player

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-1980?

extended module player: upgrade to newer than 4.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-1980 being exploited?

CVE-2013-1980 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-2013-1980 affect?

CVE-2013-1980 affects extended module player. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Buffer overflow in the get_dsmp function in loaders/masi_load.c in libxmp before 4.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted MASI file.

How urgent is CVE-2013-1980?

Priority 51/100. Public exploit reference

References

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