How severe is CVE-2019-19489?

CVE-2019-19489 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-19489 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-19489?

CVE-2019-19489 affects Smplayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19489?

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

When was CVE-2019-19489 published?

CVE-2019-19489 was published on 2019-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-19489

CVE-2019-19489 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Smplayer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Smplayer
Published: 2019-12-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SMPlayer 19.5.0 has a buffer overflow via a long .m3u file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-19489?: SMPlayer 19.5.0 has a buffer overflow via a long .m3u file.
How severe is CVE-2019-19489?: CVE-2019-19489 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-19489 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-19489?: CVE-2019-19489 affects Smplayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19489?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-19489 published?: CVE-2019-19489 was published on 2019-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47709

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:smplayer:smplayer:19.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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