CVE-2019-5460: Double Free
First published: Tue Jul 30 2019(Updated: )
Double Free in VLC versions <= 3.0.6 leads to a crash.
Credit: support@hackerone.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan Vlc Media Player | <=3.0.6 | |
| Opensuse Backports | =sle-15 | |
| Opensuse Backports | =sle-15-sp1 | |
| openSUSE Leap | =15.0 | |
| openSUSE Leap | =15.1 |
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Reference Links
- 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
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00081.html
- https://hackerone.com/reports/503208
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-5460?
CVE-2019-5460 is a vulnerability in VLC media player versions <= 3.0.6 that leads to a crash due to a double free.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5460?
The severity of CVE-2019-5460 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-5460?
VLC media player versions up to and including 3.0.6 are affected by CVE-2019-5460.
How can I fix CVE-2019-5460?
To fix CVE-2019-5460, update your VLC media player to a version higher than 3.0.6.
Is there any additional information available about CVE-2019-5460?
Yes, you can find additional information about CVE-2019-5460 in the references provided.
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- vendor/videolan
- canonical/videolan vlc media player
- version/videolan vlc media player/3.0.6
- vendor/opensuse
- canonical/opensuse backports
- version/opensuse backports/sle-15
- version/opensuse backports/sle-15-sp1
- canonical/opensuse leap
- version/opensuse leap/15.0
- version/opensuse leap/15.1