Is CVE-2013-1868 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2013-1868, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2013-1868 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2013-1868 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-1868?

CVE-2013-1868 has a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2013-1868

CWE-119Published: July 10, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple buffer overflows in VideoLAN VLC media player 2.0.4 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the (1) freetype renderer and (2) HTML subtitle parser.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-1868 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2013-1868. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.