CVE-2019-5459
HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 2.81%
Last modified
CVE-2019-5459 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An Integer underflow in VLC Media Player versions < 3.0.7 leads to an out-of-band read.. EPSS estimates a 2.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An Integer underflow in VLC Media Player versions < 3.0.7 leads to an out-of-band read.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | < 3.0.7 | — |
| Opensuse | Backports Sle | 15.0 | Sp1 |
| Opensuse | Backports | sle-15 | — |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.0 | — |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 | — |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00037.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00040.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00081.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/502816Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00037.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00040.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00081.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/502816Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-5459?
An Integer underflow in VLC Media Player versions < 3.0.7 leads to an out-of-band read.
How severe is CVE-2019-5459?
CVE-2019-5459 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5459?
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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