CVE-2019-14498

CVE-2019-14498 is a high-severity vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-369.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
• CVSS v2: 6.8
• EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-369
• Affected product: Videolan Vlc Media Player
• Published: 2019-08-29
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A divide-by-zero error exists in the Control function of demux/caf.c in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.7.1. As a result, an FPE can be triggered via a crafted CAF file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14498?

A divide-by-zero error exists in the Control function of demux/caf.c in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.7.1. As a result, an FPE can be triggered via a crafted CAF file.

How severe is CVE-2019-14498?

CVE-2019-14498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-14498 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-14498?

CVE-2019-14498 primarily affects Videolan Vlc Media Player. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14498?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-14498 published?

CVE-2019-14498 was published on 2019-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git&a=search&h=refs/heads/master&st=commit&s=cve-2019
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00036.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00046.html
• https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Aug/36
• https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201909-02
• https://usn.ubuntu.com/4131-1/
• https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4504
• https://www.videolan.org/security/sb-vlc308.html

Affected products (3)

• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:3.0.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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