What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-19937?

CVE-2018-19937 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-19937?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2018-19937. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Vlc For Mobile CVE-2018-19937

MEDIUM

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2018-12-31 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Apple Vlc For Mobile

6.6

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: mitre

Severity by source

Vendor (mitre) PRIMARY

6.6 MEDIUM

AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from Vendor (mitre) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: mitre

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Physical

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 31, 2018 - 16:29 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.6

DescriptionCVE.org

A local, authenticated attacker can bypass the passcode in the VideoLAN VLC media player app before 3.1.5 for iOS by opening a URL and turning the phone.

AnalysisAI

A local, authenticated attacker can bypass the passcode in the VideoLAN VLC media player app before 3.1.5 for iOS by opening a URL and turning the phone. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.6), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. This Improper Authentication vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. A local, authenticated attacker can bypass the passcode in the VideoLAN VLC media player app before 3.1.5 for iOS by opening a URL and turning the phone. Affected products include: Videolan Vlc For Mobile. Version information: before 3.1.5.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.