CVE-2019-17259
CVE-2019-17259 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kmplayer 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: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Kmplayer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
KMPlayer 4.2.2.31 allows a User Mode Write AV starting at utils!src_new+0x000000000014d6ee.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-17259?
- KMPlayer 4.2.2.31 allows a User Mode Write AV starting at utils!src_new+0x000000000014d6ee.
- How severe is CVE-2019-17259?
- CVE-2019-17259 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-17259 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-17259?
- CVE-2019-17259 affects Kmplayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-17259?
- 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-2019-17259 published?
- CVE-2019-17259 was published on 2019-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:kmplayer:kmplayer:4.2.2.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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