CVE-2019-14778: Debian Linux

High severity, CVSS 7.8. EPSS: 1.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

The mkv::virtual_segment_c::seek method of demux/mkv/virtual_segment.cpp in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.7.1 has a use-after-free.

Affected products

• Debian Debian Linux: version 9.0 only; version 10.0 only
• Videolan Vlc Media Player: version 3.0.7.1 only

Published 2019-08-29. Last modified 2026-06-17.