Is CVE-2013-6933 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2013-6933 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2013-6933 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2013-6933 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-6933?

CVE-2013-6933 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2013-6933

CWE-119Published: January 23, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The parseRTSPRequestString function in Live Networks Live555 Streaming Media 2011.08.13 through 2013.11.25, as used in VideoLAN VLC Media Player, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a (1) space or (2) tab character at the beginning of an RTSP message, which triggers an integer underflow, infinite loop, and buffer overflow.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-6933 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.

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