# CVE-2019-13615: libebml4v5: libebml before 1.3.6, as used in the MKV module in VideoLAN VLC Media Player binaries before 3.0.3, has a heap-based...

CVE-2019-13615 is fixed in libebml4v5 on 1 platform by libebml4v5 1.3.5-2ubuntu0.1 (version 1.3.5-2ubuntu0.1), released July 15, 2019. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-13615
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0249
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 15, 2019

## Description

libebml before 1.3.6, as used in the MKV module in VideoLAN VLC Media Player binaries before 3.0.3, has a heap-based buffer over-read in EbmlElement::FindNextElement.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libebml4v5 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.3.5-2ubuntu0.1 | [libebml4v5 1.3.5-2ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libebml4v5-1.3.5-2ubuntu0.1.md) | Jul 15, 2019 |

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