CVE-2019-12874
UnknownEPSS 2.39%
Last modified
CVE-2019-12874 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in zlib_decompress_extra in modules/demux/mkv/util.cpp in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.x through 3.0.7. The Matroska demuxer, while parsing a malformed MKV file type, has a double free.. EPSS estimates a 2.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in zlib_decompress_extra in modules/demux/mkv/util.cpp in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.x through 3.0.7. The Matroska demuxer, while parsing a malformed MKV file type, has a double free.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | >= 3.0.0, <= 3.0.7 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-12874?
An issue was discovered in zlib_decompress_extra in modules/demux/mkv/util.cpp in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.x through 3.0.7. The Matroska demuxer, while parsing a malformed MKV file type, has a double free.
How severe is CVE-2019-12874?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-12874 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12874?
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