CVE-2019-13615: Medium severity Videolan VLC Media Player vulnerability

Published Jul 16, 2019
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Updated

Last updated 25 August 2025

Other sources

libebml before 1.3.6, as used in the MKV module in VideoLAN VLC Media Player binaries before 3.0.3, has a heap-based buffer over-read in EbmlElement::FindNextElement.

MITRE

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Videolan VLC Media Player<3.0.3
debian/libebml
1.4.2-11.4.2-1+deb11u11.4.4-1+deb12u11.4.5-11.4.5-2

Event History

Jul 16, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:06 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 5, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:08 AM
Description
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·11:03 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·11:03 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-13615?

CVE-2019-13615 is a vulnerability in libebml, a library used in the MKV module of VideoLAN VLC Media Player.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-13615?

CVE-2019-13615 has a severity level of medium with a severity value of 5.5.

3

How does CVE-2019-13615 affect VideoLAN VLC Media Player?

CVE-2019-13615 affects VideoLAN VLC Media Player versions up to exclusive 3.0.3.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2019-13615?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2019-13615 is CWE-125.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2019-13615?

To fix CVE-2019-13615, update VideoLAN VLC Media Player to version 3.0.3 or later.

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