CVE-2013-4233: Integer overflow in the abc_set_parts function in load_abc.cpp in libmodplug 0.8.8.4 and earlier allows remote

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-4233?

libmodplug: upgrade to newer than 0.8.8.4; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-4233 being exploited?

CVE-2013-4233 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-2013-4233 affect?

CVE-2013-4233 affects libmodplug, debian linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Integer overflow in the abc_set_parts function in load_abc.cpp in libmodplug 0.8.8.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted P header in an ABC file, which triggers

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-4233?

Priority 56/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

This month

MEDIUM 6.8WATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2013-4233 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting libmodplug, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Integer overflow in the abc_set_parts function in load_abc.cpp in libmodplug 0.8.8.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted P header in an ABC file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Why this priority

EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.1% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-189
Published	2013-09-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: debian · konstanty bialkowski

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-09-16 19:14 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

konstanty bialkowski libmodplug UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.8.8.4 · 0.8 · 0.8.4 · 0.8.5 · 0.8.6 · 0.8.7 · 0.8.8 · 0.8.8.1

Fixed in: newer than 0.8.8.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.8.8.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libmodplug

Note

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

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 6.0 · 7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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-2013-4233?

libmodplug: upgrade to newer than 0.8.8.4; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-4233 being exploited?

CVE-2013-4233 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-2013-4233 affect?

CVE-2013-4233 affects libmodplug, debian linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Integer overflow in the abc_set_parts function in load_abc.cpp in libmodplug 0.8.8.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted P header in an ABC file, which triggers

How urgent is CVE-2013-4233?

Priority 56/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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