CRITICAL

CVE-2019-13962

Q: What is CVE-2019-13962?

lavc_CopyPicture in modules/codec/avcodec/video.c in VideoLAN VLC media player through 3.0.7 has a heap-based buffer over-read because it does not properly validate the width and height.

Q: Is CVE-2019-13962 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2019-13962 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 3.7% on 2026-10-18, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Q: What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-13962?

CVE-2019-13962 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

3.7 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-18

CISA KEV

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

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Vendor advisories

ICSA-26-146-05 CISA1 product fixed · 1 known affected
ABB Ability Camera Connect
ABB Ability Camera Connect <=1.5.0.14

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Description

lavc_CopyPicture in modules/codec/avcodec/video.c in VideoLAN VLC media player through 3.0.7 has a heap-based buffer over-read because it does not properly validate the width and height.

Technical details

Published: 2019-07-18

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13962?

lavc_CopyPicture in modules/codec/avcodec/video.c in VideoLAN VLC media player through 3.0.7 has a heap-based buffer over-read because it does not properly validate the width and height.

Is CVE-2019-13962 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2019-13962 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 3.7% on 2026-10-18, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-13962?

CVE-2019-13962 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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