CVE-2019-12874: Double Free
An issue was discovered in zlibdecompressextra 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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What is CVE-2019-12874?
CVE-2019-12874 is a vulnerability in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.x through 3.0.7 that allows for a double free when parsing a malformed MKV file type.
How severe is CVE-2019-12874?
CVE-2019-12874 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).
What is the affected software?
The affected software includes VideoLAN VLC media player versions 3.x through 3.0.7 and some Ubuntu and Debian packages.
How can I fix CVE-2019-12874?
To fix CVE-2019-12874, you should update your VideoLAN VLC media player to version 3.0.7.1 or higher, or apply the recommended updates for the affected Ubuntu and Debian packages.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-12874?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-12874 at the references provided: http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git;a=commit;h=81023659c7de5ac2637b4a879195efef50846102, http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108882, and https://usn.ubuntu.com/4074-1/