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CVE-2019-18796

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.92%

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CVE-2019-18796 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The BASS Audio Library 2.4.14 under Windows is prone to a BASS_StreamCreateFile Denial of Service vulnerability (infinite loop) via a crafted .mp3 file. This weakness could allow attackers to consume excessive CPU and the application becomes unresponsive.. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The BASS Audio Library 2.4.14 under Windows is prone to a BASS_StreamCreateFile Denial of Service vulnerability (infinite loop) via a crafted .mp3 file. This weakness could allow attackers to consume excessive CPU and the application becomes unresponsive.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.92%

55.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Un4seenBass<= 2.4.14.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-18796?
The BASS Audio Library 2.4.14 under Windows is prone to a BASS_StreamCreateFile Denial of Service vulnerability (infinite loop) via a crafted .mp3 file. This weakness could allow attackers to consume excessive CPU and the application becomes unresponsive.
How severe is CVE-2019-18796?
CVE-2019-18796 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18796?
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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Source: NVD / NIST