CVE-2019-14970

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions VideoLAN VLC media player version 3.0.7.1

Description The issue is related to a heap-based buffer overflow in the mkv::event thread t function of the VideoLAN VLC media player. This can be triggered by remote attackers using a crafted .mkv file, potentially allowing them to impact data integrity, gain unauthorized access to protected information, and cause a denial of service.

Recommendations For version 3.0.7.1, consider disabling the mkv::event thread t function as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to .mkv files to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.