CVE-2019-14498
UnknownEPSS 1.52%
Last modified
CVE-2019-14498 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A divide-by-zero error exists in the Control function of demux/caf.c in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.7.1. As a result, an FPE can be triggered via a crafted CAF file.. EPSS estimates a 1.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A divide-by-zero error exists in the Control function of demux/caf.c in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.7.1. As a result, an FPE can be triggered via a crafted CAF file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 3.0.7.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git&a=search&h=refs/heads/master&st=commit&s=cve-2019Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Aug/36Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4504Third Party Advisory
- https://www.videolan.org/security/sb-vlc308.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git&a=search&h=refs/heads/master&st=commit&s=cve-2019Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Aug/36Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4504Third Party Advisory
- https://www.videolan.org/security/sb-vlc308.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-14498?
A divide-by-zero error exists in the Control function of demux/caf.c in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.7.1. As a result, an FPE can be triggered via a crafted CAF file.
How severe is CVE-2019-14498?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-14498 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14498?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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