CVE-2013-4695: Winamp 5.63: Invalid Pointer Dereference leading to Arbitrary Code Execution

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-4695 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting winamp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Winamp 5.63: Invalid Pointer Dereference leading to Arbitrary Code Execution

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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	5.3% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-763
Published	2019-12-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: winamp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-12-27 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

winamp winamp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.63

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.63

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.63 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison winamp sudo apt install winamp=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.63> sudo apt-mark hold winamp

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

dnf --showduplicates list winamp sudo dnf downgrade winamp-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.63> sudo dnf versionlock add winamp

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Winamp 5.63 - Invalid Pointer Dereference

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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-2013-4695?

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

Is CVE-2013-4695 being exploited?

CVE-2013-4695 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-2013-4695 affect?

CVE-2013-4695 affects winamp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Winamp 5.63: Invalid Pointer Dereference leading to Arbitrary Code Execution

How urgent is CVE-2013-4695?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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