CVE-2019-5460

CVE-2019-5460 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player 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-415.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
• CVSS v2: 4.3
• EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-415
• Affected product: Videolan Vlc Media Player
• Published: 2019-07-30
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Double Free in VLC versions <= 3.0.6 leads to a crash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5460?

Double Free in VLC versions <= 3.0.6 leads to a crash.

How severe is CVE-2019-5460?

CVE-2019-5460 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-2019-5460 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-5460?

CVE-2019-5460 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-2019-5460?

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

When was CVE-2019-5460 published?

CVE-2019-5460 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/503208

Affected products (5)

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

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