CVE-2018-19357: XMPlay 3.8.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (stack-based buffe

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-19357 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting xmplay. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

XMPlay 3.8.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer overflow) via a crafted http:// URL in a .m3u file.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	3.1% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2018-12-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xmplay

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-12-24 06:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xmplay xmplay DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.8.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.8.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xmplay || rpm -q xmplay || xmplay --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.8.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xmplay sudo apt install xmplay=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.8.3> sudo apt-mark hold xmplay

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list xmplay sudo dnf downgrade xmplay-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.8.3> sudo dnf versionlock add xmplay

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-19357?

xmplay: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-19357 being exploited?

CVE-2018-19357 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-19357 affect?

CVE-2018-19357 affects xmplay. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). XMPlay 3.8.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer overflow) via a crafted http:// URL in a .m3u file.

How urgent is CVE-2018-19357?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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