CVE-2019-5459

CVE-2019-5459 is a high-severity vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-191.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
• CVSS v2: 5.8
• EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-191
• Affected product: Videolan Vlc Media Player
• Published: 2019-07-30
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Integer underflow in VLC Media Player versions < 3.0.7 leads to an out-of-band read.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5459?

An Integer underflow in VLC Media Player versions < 3.0.7 leads to an out-of-band read.

How severe is CVE-2019-5459?

CVE-2019-5459 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, 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 none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-5459 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-5459?

CVE-2019-5459 primarily affects Videolan Vlc Media Player. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5459?

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-2019-5459 published?

CVE-2019-5459 was published on 2019-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00005.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00037.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00040.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00081.html
• https://hackerone.com/reports/502816

Affected products (5)

• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:opensuse:backports_sle:15.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:backports:sle-15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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