CVE-2023-47360: Videolan VLC prior to version 3.0.20 contains an Integer underflow that leads to an incorrect packet length.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-47360?

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

Q: Is CVE-2023-47360 being exploited?

CVE-2023-47360 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-2023-47360 affect?

CVE-2023-47360 affects vlc media player. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Videolan VLC prior to version 3.0.20 contains an Integer underflow that leads to an incorrect packet length.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-47360?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-47360 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) 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 Integer underflow that leads to an incorrect packet length.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-191
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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-47360?

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

Is CVE-2023-47360 being exploited?

CVE-2023-47360 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-2023-47360 affect?

CVE-2023-47360 affects vlc media player. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Videolan VLC prior to version 3.0.20 contains an Integer underflow that leads to an incorrect packet length.

How urgent is CVE-2023-47360?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

VLC media player vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-47359 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE Videolan VLC prior to version 3.0.20 contains an incorrect offset read that leads to a Heap-Based Buffer Overf
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

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