CVE-2013-2603
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: January 12, 2015· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
The RACInstaller.StateCtrl.1 ActiveX control in InstallerDlg.dll in RealNetworks GameHouse RealArcade Installer 2.6.0.481 performs unexpected type conversions for invalid parameter types, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via crafted arguments to the (1) AddTag, (2) Ping, (3) QueuePause, (4) QueueRemove, (5) QueueTop, (6) RemoveTag, (7) TagRemoved, or (8) message method.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2013-2603 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2013-2603 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts