CVE-2023-47359: Videolan VLC prior to version 3.0.20 contains an incorrect offset read that leads to a Heap-Based Buffer Overf

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-47359?

vlc media player: upgrade to 3.0.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-47359 being exploited?

CVE-2023-47359 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-47359 affect?

CVE-2023-47359 affects vlc media player. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Videolan VLC prior to version 3.0.20 contains an incorrect offset read that leads to a Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in function GetPacket() and results in a memory corruption.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-47359?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-47359 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting vlc media player. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Videolan VLC prior to version 3.0.20 contains an incorrect offset read that leads to a Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in function GetPacket() and results in a memory corruption.

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	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2023-11-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: videolan

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-11-07 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

videolan vlc media player UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.0.20

Fixed in: 3.0.20

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vlc-media-player || rpm -q vlc-media-player || vlc-media-player --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.0.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade vlc-media-player

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade vlc-media-player

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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-2023-47359?

vlc media player: upgrade to 3.0.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-47359 being exploited?

CVE-2023-47359 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-2023-47359 affect?

CVE-2023-47359 affects vlc media player. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Videolan VLC prior to version 3.0.20 contains an incorrect offset read that leads to a Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in function GetPacket() and results in a memory corruption.

How urgent is CVE-2023-47359?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

VLC media player vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-47360 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE Videolan VLC prior to version 3.0.20 contains an Integer underflow that leads to an incorrect packet length.
CVE-2023-46814 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE A binary hijacking vulnerability exists within the VideoLAN VLC media player before 3.0.19 on Windows

References

← Back to latest CVEs