CVE-2013-3481: Stack-based buffer overflow in Artweaver Plus and Free before 3.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitra

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-3481?

artweaver free: upgrade to newer than 3.1.4; artweaver plus: upgrade to newer than 3.1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-3481 being exploited?

CVE-2013-3481 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-2013-3481 affect?

CVE-2013-3481 affects artweaver free, artweaver plus. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Stack-based buffer overflow in Artweaver Plus and Free before 3.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPG image file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-3481?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

This month

HIGH 9.3UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2013-3481 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting artweaver free, artweaver plus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in Artweaver Plus and Free before 3.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPG image file.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.7% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2014-03-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Flexera Software LLC · Vendor: b-e-soft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-03-27 16:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

b-e-soft artweaver free UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.1.4

Fixed in: newer than 3.1.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy artweaver-free || rpm -q artweaver-free || artweaver-free --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade artweaver-free

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade artweaver-free

Note

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

b-e-soft artweaver plus UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.1.4

Fixed in: newer than 3.1.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy artweaver-plus || rpm -q artweaver-plus || artweaver-plus --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade artweaver-plus

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade artweaver-plus

Note

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

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2013-3481?

artweaver free: upgrade to newer than 3.1.4; artweaver plus: upgrade to newer than 3.1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-3481 being exploited?

CVE-2013-3481 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-2013-3481 affect?

CVE-2013-3481 affects artweaver free, artweaver plus. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Stack-based buffer overflow in Artweaver Plus and Free before 3.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPG image file.

How urgent is CVE-2013-3481?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

References

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