CVE-2019-14733: AdPlug 2.3.1 has multiple heap-based buffer overflows in CradLoader::load() in rad.cpp.

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2019-14733 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting adplug, fedora. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

AdPlug 2.3.1 has multiple heap-based buffer overflows in CradLoader::load() in rad.cpp.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2019-08-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: adplug project · fedoraproject

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-08-07 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adplug project adplug DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.3.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison adplug sudo apt install adplug=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.1> sudo apt-mark hold adplug

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

dnf --showduplicates list adplug sudo dnf downgrade adplug-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add adplug

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.

fedoraproject fedora MITIGATE

Affected: 32 · 33

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 32

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2019-14733?

adplug: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-14733 being exploited?

CVE-2019-14733 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-2019-14733 affect?

CVE-2019-14733 affects adplug, fedora. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). AdPlug 2.3.1 has multiple heap-based buffer overflows in CradLoader::load() in rad.cpp.

How urgent is CVE-2019-14733?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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