CVE-2019-5439: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jun 13 2019(Updated: )
A Buffer Overflow in VLC Media Player < 3.0.7 causes a crash which can possibly be further developed into a remote code execution exploit.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan Vlc Media Player | <3.0.7 | |
| ubuntu/vlc | <3.0.7.1-0ubuntu18.04.1 | 3.0.7.1-0ubuntu18.04.1 |
| ubuntu/vlc | <3.0.7.1-0ubuntu19.04.1 | 3.0.7.1-0ubuntu19.04.1 |
| ubuntu/vlc | <3.0.7-1 | 3.0.7-1 |
| debian/vlc | 3.0.17.4-0+deb10u1 3.0.20-0+deb10u1 3.0.20-0+deb11u1 3.0.20-0+deb12u1 3.0.20-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108769
- https://hackerone.com/reports/484398
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4074-1/
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00005.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00037.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00040.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-23
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00081.html
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2019-5439
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2018/msg00130.html)
- http://www.jbkempf.com/blog/post/2019/VLC-3.0.7-and-security
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-5439
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-5439
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4074-1
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-5439
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-5439
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-5439?
CVE-2019-5439 is a vulnerability in VLC Media Player < 3.0.7 that can cause a crash and potentially be developed into a remote code execution exploit.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5439?
The severity of CVE-2019-5439 is medium, with a severity value of 6.5.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2019-5439?
VLC Media Player versions prior to 3.0.7 are affected by CVE-2019-5439.
How can I fix CVE-2019-5439?
To fix CVE-2019-5439, update VLC Media Player to version 3.0.7 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-5439?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-5439 in the references section of the vulnerability description.
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