How severe is CVE-2019-14524?

CVE-2019-14524 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-2019-14524 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-14524?

CVE-2019-14524 primarily affects Schismtracker Schism Tracker. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14524?

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-2019-14524 published?

CVE-2019-14524 was published on 2019-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-14524

CVE-2019-14524 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schismtracker Schism Tracker 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Schismtracker Schism Tracker
Published: 2019-08-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Schism Tracker through 20190722. There is a heap-based buffer overflow via a large number of song patterns in fmt_mtm_load_song in fmt/mtm.c, a different vulnerability than CVE-2019-14465.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14524?: An issue was discovered in Schism Tracker through 20190722. There is a heap-based buffer overflow via a large number of song patterns in fmt_mtm_load_song in fmt/mtm.c, a different vulnerability than CVE-2019-14465.
How severe is CVE-2019-14524?: CVE-2019-14524 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-2019-14524 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-14524?: CVE-2019-14524 primarily affects Schismtracker Schism Tracker. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14524?: 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-2019-14524 published?: CVE-2019-14524 was published on 2019-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:schismtracker:schism_tracker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:backports:sle-15:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:backports:sle-15:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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