CVE-2013-3942: Potplayer prior to 1.5.39659: DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-3942?

potplayer: upgrade to 1.5.39659. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-3942 being exploited?

CVE-2013-3942 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-2013-3942 affect?

CVE-2013-3942 affects potplayer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Potplayer prior to 1.5.39659: DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2013-3942 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting potplayer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Potplayer prior to 1.5.39659: DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

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	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-426
Published	2020-02-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-02-11 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

daum potplayer UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.5.39659

Fixed in: 1.5.39659

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.5.39659 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade potplayer

Note

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

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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-2013-3942?

potplayer: upgrade to 1.5.39659. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-3942 being exploited?

CVE-2013-3942 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-2013-3942 affect?

CVE-2013-3942 affects potplayer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Potplayer prior to 1.5.39659: DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

How urgent is CVE-2013-3942?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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References

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