CVE-2019-5621: ABBS Software Audio Media Player version 3.1 suffers from an instance of CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow.

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-5621 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting abbs software audio media player. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ABBS Software Audio Media Player version 3.1 suffers from an instance of CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow.

Why this priority

High severity

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	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-121, CWE-787
Published	2020-04-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Rapid7, Inc. · Vendor: abbs software audio media player project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-04-29 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

abbs software audio media player project abbs software audio media player DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy abbs-software-audio-media-player || rpm -q abbs-software-audio-media-player || abbs-software-audio-media-player --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison abbs-software-audio-media-player sudo apt install abbs-software-audio-media-player=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1> sudo apt-mark hold abbs-software-audio-media-player

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

dnf --showduplicates list abbs-software-audio-media-player sudo dnf downgrade abbs-software-audio-media-player-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add abbs-software-audio-media-player

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-2019-5621?

abbs software audio media player: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-5621 being exploited?

CVE-2019-5621 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-2019-5621 affect?

CVE-2019-5621 affects abbs software audio media player. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). ABBS Software Audio Media Player version 3.1 suffers from an instance of CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow.

How urgent is CVE-2019-5621?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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