CVE-2024-41200: A segmentation fault in KMPlayer v4.2.2.65 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted A

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-41200 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting kmplayer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A segmentation fault in KMPlayer v4.2.2.65 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted AVI file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 95%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2024-08-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pandora

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-05 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pandora kmplayer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.2.2.65

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.2.2.65

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.2.2.65 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison kmplayer sudo apt install kmplayer=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2.2.65> sudo apt-mark hold kmplayer

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

dnf --showduplicates list kmplayer sudo dnf downgrade kmplayer-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2.2.65> sudo dnf versionlock add kmplayer

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.

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-2024-41200?

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

Is CVE-2024-41200 being exploited?

CVE-2024-41200 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-2024-41200 affect?

CVE-2024-41200 affects kmplayer. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). A segmentation fault in KMPlayer v4.2.2.65 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted AVI file.

How urgent is CVE-2024-41200?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

← Back to latest CVEs