CVE-2019-13602: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 14, 2019
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Updated

An Integer Underflow in MP4EIA608Convert() in modules/demux/mp4/mp4.c in VideoLAN VLC media player through 3.0.7.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .mp4 file.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Videolan VLC Media Player<=3.0.7.1
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.04
openSUSE Backports SLE=15.0
openSUSE Backports SLE=15.0-sp1
openSUSE Leap=15.0
openSUSE Leap=15.1
debian/vlc
3.0.21-0+deb11u13.0.22-0+deb12u13.0.23-0+deb12u13.0.22-0+deb13u13.0.23-0+deb13u13.0.23-1

Event History

Jul 14, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:35 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·06:36 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:36 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-13602?

CVE-2019-13602 is an Integer Underflow vulnerability in VideoLAN VLC media player that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .mp4 file.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-13602?

The severity of CVE-2019-13602 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

How does CVE-2019-13602 affect VideoLAN VLC media player?

CVE-2019-13602 affects VideoLAN VLC media player versions up to and including 3.0.7.1.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-13602?

Yes, there are fixed versions available for CVE-2019-13602. For Debian, the fixed versions are 3.0.17.4-0+deb10u1, 3.0.17.4-0+deb10u2, 3.0.18-0+deb11u1, 3.0.18-2, and 3.0.19-1. For Ubuntu, the fixed version is 3.0.7.1-0ubuntu18.04.1 for Bionic and 3.0.7.1-0ubuntu19.04.1 for Disco. Additionally, there is a fixed version 3.0.7.1-2 available from upstream for Ubuntu.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-13602?

More information about CVE-2019-13602 can be found in the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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