CVE-2013-3494: A Code Execution Vulnerability exists in UMPlayer 0.98 in wintab32.dll due to insufficient path restrictions w

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-3494 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting umplayer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Code Execution Vulnerability exists in UMPlayer 0.98 in wintab32.dll due to insufficient path restrictions when loading external libraries. which could let a malicious user execute arbitrary code.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-426
Published	2020-02-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Flexera Software LLC · Vendor: umplayer project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-02-12 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

umplayer project umplayer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.98

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.98

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.98 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison umplayer sudo apt install umplayer=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.98> sudo apt-mark hold umplayer

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

dnf --showduplicates list umplayer sudo dnf downgrade umplayer-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.98> sudo dnf versionlock add umplayer

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.

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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-2013-3494?

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

Is CVE-2013-3494 being exploited?

CVE-2013-3494 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-2013-3494 affect?

CVE-2013-3494 affects umplayer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A Code Execution Vulnerability exists in UMPlayer 0.98 in wintab32.dll due to insufficient path restrictions when loading external libraries. which could let a malicious user execute arbitrary code.

How urgent is CVE-2013-3494?

Priority 46/100. High severity

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