CVE-2013-7409
HighPublic exploitBuffer overflow in ALLPlayer 5.6.2 through 5.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in a .m3u (playlist) file.
Published Oct 30, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-7409 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Allplayer.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Allplayer 5.8.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
68%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Buffer overflow in ALLPlayer 5.6.2 through 5.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in a .m3u (playlist) file.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AllplayerAllplayer | 5.6.2, 5.7.0 | 5.8.1 |
Patched Releases
Allplayer
5.8.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 30, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/123554/ALLPlayer-5.6.2-Buffer-Overflow.html
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/123986/ALLPlayer-5.6.2-SEH-Buffer-Overflow.html
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/124161/ALLPlayer-5.7-Buffer-Overflow.html
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/125519/ALLPlayer-5.8.1-Buffer-Overflow.html
- exploitMSF allplayer_m3u_bof.rb
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in ALLPlayer 5.6.2 through 5.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in a .m3u (playlist) file.
Affected: Allplayer versions 5.6.2, 5.7.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Allplayer 5.8.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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