CVE-2013-3480: Integer overflow in Sagelight 4.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted wi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-3480?

sagelight: upgrade to newer than 4.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-3480 being exploited?

CVE-2013-3480 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-2013-3480 affect?

CVE-2013-3480 affects sagelight. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Integer overflow in Sagelight 4.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted width and height dimensions in a BMP file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-3480?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

This month

HIGH 9.3UPGRADE

CVE-2013-3480 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting sagelight. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Integer overflow in Sagelight 4.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted width and height dimensions in a BMP file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.2% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-189
Published	2013-08-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Flexera Software LLC · Vendor: sagelighteditor

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-08-09 20:56 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sagelighteditor sagelight UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.4

Fixed in: newer than 4.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sagelight

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-2013-3480?

sagelight: upgrade to newer than 4.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-3480 being exploited?

CVE-2013-3480 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-2013-3480 affect?

CVE-2013-3480 affects sagelight. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Integer overflow in Sagelight 4.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted width and height dimensions in a BMP file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

How urgent is CVE-2013-3480?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

References

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