What is CVE-2019-5460?

CVE-2019-5460 is a medium-severity software vulnerability (Double free) with a CVSS score of 5.5. Double Free in VLC versions <= 3.0.6 leads to a crash.

Is CVE-2019-5460 being actively exploited?

It is not currently in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploitation probability is 3%.

What products does CVE-2019-5460 affect?

Tracked products affected include VLC media player. Check the version you run to see whether it is affected.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5460?

Apply the vendor fix in your normal patch cycle. Upgrade affected products to a fixed version.

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CVE-2019-5460

Q: Is CVE-2019-5460 being actively exploited?

It is not currently in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploitation probability is 3%.

Q: What products does CVE-2019-5460 affect?

Tracked products affected include VLC media player. Check the version you run to see whether it is affected.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-5460?

Apply the vendor fix in your normal patch cycle. Upgrade affected products to a fixed version.

MEDIUM severity · CVSS 5.5 · Double free

5.5CVSS MEDIUM

Summary

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

Impact & exploitability

Attack vectorLocal

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionRequired

Confidentiality impactNone

Integrity impactNone

Availability impactHigh

Exploit probability (EPSS)3%

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected products we track (1)

VLC media player

Recommendation

Apply the vendor fix in your normal patch cycle. Open any affected product above for its exact safe version.

Additional information

NVD record
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00005.htmlAdvisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00037.htmlAdvisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00040.htmlAdvisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00081.htmlAdvisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/503208Advisory