CVE-2019-9215

CVE-2019-9215 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Live555 Streaming Media with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

In Live555 before 2019.02.27, malformed headers lead to invalid memory access in the parseAuthorizationHeader function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-9215?
In Live555 before 2019.02.27, malformed headers lead to invalid memory access in the parseAuthorizationHeader function.
How severe is CVE-2019-9215?
CVE-2019-9215 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-9215 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-9215?
CVE-2019-9215 primarily affects Live555 Streaming Media. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9215?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-9215 published?
CVE-2019-9215 was published on 2019-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

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