CVE-2019-18278
CVE-2019-18278 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.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Videolan Vlc Media Player
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
When executing VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.8 with libqt on Windows, Data from a Faulting Address controls Code Flow starting at libqt_plugin!vlc_entry_license__3_0_0f+0x00000000003b9aba. NOTE: the VideoLAN security team indicates that they have not been contacted, and have no way of reproducing this issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-18278?
- When executing VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.8 with libqt on Windows, Data from a Faulting Address controls Code Flow starting at libqt_plugin!vlc_entry_license__3_0_0f+0x00000000003b9aba. NOTE: the VideoLAN security team indicates that they have not been contacted, and have no way of reproducing this issue.
- How severe is CVE-2019-18278?
- CVE-2019-18278 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-2019-18278 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-18278?
- CVE-2019-18278 affects Videolan Vlc Media Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-18278?
- 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-2019-18278 published?
- CVE-2019-18278 was published on 2019-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:3.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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