CVE-2019-14970
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.94%
Last modified
CVE-2019-14970 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in mkv::event_thread_t in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.7.1 allows remote attackers to trigger a heap-based buffer overflow via a crafted .mkv file.. EPSS estimates a 1.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability in mkv::event_thread_t in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.7.1 allows remote attackers to trigger a heap-based buffer overflow via a crafted .mkv 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
- https://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
- https://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-2019-14970?
A vulnerability in mkv::event_thread_t in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.7.1 allows remote attackers to trigger a heap-based buffer overflow via a crafted .mkv file.
How severe is CVE-2019-14970?
CVE-2019-14970 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14970?
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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