Description
The xiph_SplitHeaders function in modules/demux/xiph.h in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.7.1 does not check array bounds properly. As a result, a heap-based buffer over-read can be triggered via a crafted .ogg file.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | vlc | 3.0.8-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | vlc | 3.0.8-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | vlc | 3.0.8-1 | — |
| Debian 10 | vlc | 3.0.8-0+deb10u1 | DSA-4504-1 |
| Debian 9 | vlc | 3.0.8-0+deb9u1 | DSA-4504-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | vlc | 3.0.8-0ubuntu18.04.1 | USN-4131-1 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | vlc | No fix yet | — |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSE Package Hub 15 SP1 | vlc | 3.0.9.2-bp151.5.6.1 | openSUSE-SU-2020:0562-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | vlc | 3.0.16-1.5 | openSUSE-SU-2024:11502-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.1 | vlc | 3.0.9.2-lp151.6.6.1 | openSUSE-SU-2020:0545-1 |
Alpine
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.10 | vlc | 3.0.8-r0 | — |
Advisories 5
- USN-4131-1 vlc vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 27, 2026
- DSA-4504-1 vlc - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2020:0545-1 Security update for vlc SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2020:0562-1 Security update for vlc SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:11502-1 libvlc5-3.0.16-1.5 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git&a=search&h=refs%2Fheads%2Fmaster&st=commit&s=cve-2019
- DSA-4504 vendor-advisory
- 20190821 [SECURITY] [DSA 4504-1] vlc security update mailing-list
- https://www.videolan.org/security/sb-vlc308.html
- GLSA-201909-02 vendor-advisory
- USN-4131-1 vendor-advisory
- openSUSE-SU-2020:0545 vendor-advisory
- openSUSE-SU-2020:0562 vendor-advisory