CVE-2020-19824: An issue in MPV v.0.29.1 fixed in v0.30 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and crash program via the a

Routine

HIGH 7.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-19824 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.0) affecting mpv. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in MPV v.0.29.1 fixed in v0.30 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and crash program via the ao_c parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.0 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 85%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-362
Published	2023-02-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mpv

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-17 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mpv mpv DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.29.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.29.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.29.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mpv sudo apt install mpv=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.29.1> sudo apt-mark hold mpv

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

dnf --showduplicates list mpv sudo dnf downgrade mpv-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.29.1> sudo dnf versionlock add mpv

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-2020-19824?

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

Is CVE-2020-19824 being exploited?

CVE-2020-19824 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-2020-19824 affect?

CVE-2020-19824 affects mpv. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). An issue in MPV v.0.29.1 fixed in v0.30 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and crash program via the ao_c parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2020-19824?

Priority 33/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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