How severe is CVE-2019-18796?

CVE-2019-18796 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-18796 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-18796?

CVE-2019-18796 affects Un4seen Bass. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18796?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-18796 published?

CVE-2019-18796 was published on 2020-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-18796

CVE-2019-18796 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Un4seen Bass with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-835.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 7.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-835
Affected product: Un4seen Bass
Published: 2020-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The BASS Audio Library 2.4.14 under Windows is prone to a BASS_StreamCreateFile Denial of Service vulnerability (infinite loop) via a crafted .mp3 file. This weakness could allow attackers to consume excessive CPU and the application becomes unresponsive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-18796?: The BASS Audio Library 2.4.14 under Windows is prone to a BASS_StreamCreateFile Denial of Service vulnerability (infinite loop) via a crafted .mp3 file. This weakness could allow attackers to consume excessive CPU and the application becomes unresponsive.
How severe is CVE-2019-18796?: CVE-2019-18796 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-18796 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-18796?: CVE-2019-18796 affects Un4seen Bass. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18796?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-18796 published?: CVE-2019-18796 was published on 2020-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:un4seen:bass:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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