CVE-2013-7186: Buffer overflow in Steinberg MyMp3PRO 5.0 (Build 5.1.0.21) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code v

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-7186 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting mymp3pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in Steinberg MyMp3PRO 5.0 (Build 5.1.0.21) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a .m3u file.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	11.6% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2013-12-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: steinberg

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-12-20 23:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

steinberg mymp3pro DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mymp3pro || rpm -q mymp3pro || mymp3pro --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mymp3pro sudo apt install mymp3pro=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo apt-mark hold mymp3pro

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

dnf --showduplicates list mymp3pro sudo dnf downgrade mymp3pro-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add mymp3pro

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: Steinberg MyMp3PRO 5.0 - Local Buffer Overflow (SEH) (DEP Bypass + ROP)

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-7186?

mymp3pro: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-7186 being exploited?

CVE-2013-7186 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-2013-7186 affect?

CVE-2013-7186 affects mymp3pro. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Buffer overflow in Steinberg MyMp3PRO 5.0 (Build 5.1.0.21) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a .m3u file.

How urgent is CVE-2013-7186?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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