CVE-2019-5439: Buffer Overflow
Published 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.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
Videolan VLC Media Player<3.0.7
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
Jun 13, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:38 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:30 PM
Description
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:35 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·06:36 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5439?
The severity of CVE-2019-5439 is medium, with a severity value of 6.5.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2019-5439?
VLC Media Player versions prior to 3.0.7 are affected by CVE-2019-5439.
4
How can I fix CVE-2019-5439?
To fix CVE-2019-5439, update VLC Media Player to version 3.0.7 or higher.
5
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.