PatchTheCVECVE-2019-19513: The BASSMIDI plugin 2.4.12.1 for Un4seen BASS Audio Library on Windows is prone to an out of bounds write vuln
CVE-2019-19513 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting bassmidi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The BASSMIDI plugin 2.4.12.1 for Un4seen BASS Audio Library on Windows is prone to an out of bounds write vulnerability. An attacker may exploit this to execute code on the target machine. A failure in exploitation leads to a denial of service.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.0% (top 13%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-787 |
| Published | 2020-10-16 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2019-19513?
bassmidi: upgrade to newer than 2.4.12.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-19513 being exploited?
CVE-2019-19513 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-2019-19513 affect?
CVE-2019-19513 affects bassmidi. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The BASSMIDI plugin 2.4.12.1 for Un4seen BASS Audio Library on Windows is prone to an out of bounds write vulnerability. An attacker may exploit this to execute code on the target machine. A failure in exploitation leads to a denial of serv
How urgent is CVE-2019-19513?
Priority 66/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action