CVE-2013-2760: Buffer overflow in Groovy Media Player 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long stri

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-2760 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting groovy media player. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in Groovy Media Player 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a .m3u file.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.6% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2013-04-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bestwebsharing

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-04-16 14:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bestwebsharing groovy media player DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy groovy-media-player || rpm -q groovy-media-player || groovy-media-player --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison groovy-media-player sudo apt install groovy-media-player=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold groovy-media-player

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list groovy-media-player sudo dnf downgrade groovy-media-player-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add groovy-media-player

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Groovy Media Player 3.2.0 - '.mp3' Buffer Overflow

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-2760?

groovy media player: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-2760 being exploited?

CVE-2013-2760 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-2013-2760 affect?

CVE-2013-2760 affects groovy media player. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Buffer overflow in Groovy Media Player 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a .m3u file.

How urgent is CVE-2013-2760?

Priority 51/100. Public exploit reference

References

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