CVE-2013-3489: Buffer overflow in Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC) before 1.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-3489?

mpc-hc: upgrade to 1.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-3489 being exploited?

CVE-2013-3489 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-2013-3489 affect?

CVE-2013-3489 affects mpc-hc. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Buffer overflow in Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC) before 1.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RealMedia .rm file

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2013-3489 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting mpc-hc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC) before 1.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RealMedia .rm file

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-120
Published	2020-01-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Flexera Software LLC · Vendor: mpc-hc

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-31 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mpc-hc mpc-hc UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.7.0

Fixed in: 1.7.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mpc-hc || rpm -q mpc-hc || mpc-hc --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mpc-hc

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mpc-hc

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-2013-3489?

mpc-hc: upgrade to 1.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-3489 being exploited?

CVE-2013-3489 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-2013-3489 affect?

CVE-2013-3489 affects mpc-hc. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Buffer overflow in Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC) before 1.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RealMedia .rm file

How urgent is CVE-2013-3489?

Priority 48/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2013-3488 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE Stack-based buffer overflow in Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC) before 1.7.0.7858 allows remote att

References

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