MEDIUM
CVE-2019-18796
CWE-835Published: October 16, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The BASS Audio Library 2.4.14 under Windows is prone to a BASS_StreamCreateFile Denial of Service vulnerability (infinite loop) via a crafted .mp3 file. This weakness could allow attackers to consume excessive CPU and the application becomes unresponsive.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-18796 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
un4seen1 product(s)
bass
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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http://www.un4seen.com/Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/staufnic/CVE/tree/master/CVE-2019-18796Third Party Advisory
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http://www.un4seen.com/Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/staufnic/CVE/tree/master/CVE-2019-18796Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-18796
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-835
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 16, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-835)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-18796 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.