CVE-2019-18794
CWE-416Published: October 16, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The BASS Audio Library 2.4.14 under Windows is prone to a BASS_StreamCreateFile Use after Free vulnerability via a crafted .ogg file. An attacker can exploit this to gain access to sensitive information that may aid in further attacks. A failure in exploitation leads to denial of service.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-18794 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-416): Use-after-free vulnerabilities involve accessing memory after it has been freed, often enabling arbitrary code execution.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-18794 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts