VideoLAN VLC for Mobile CVE-2018-19937 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:106662

Info

VideoLAN VLC for Mobile CVE-2018-19937 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 106662
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2018-19937
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Dec 31 2018 12:00AM
Updated: Dec 31 2018 12:00AM
Credit: The vendor reported this issue.
Vulnerable: VideoLAN VLC for Mobile 3.1.4
VideoLAN VLC for Mobile 3.1.3
VideoLAN VLC for Mobile 3.1.2
VideoLAN VLC for Mobile 3.1.1
VideoLAN VLC for Mobile 3.1
VideoLAN VLC for Mobile 3.0.3
Not Vulnerable: VideoLAN VLC for Mobile 3.1.5

Discussion

VideoLAN VLC for Mobile CVE-2018-19937 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

VideoLAN VLC for Mobile is prone to a local security-bypass vulnerability.

Attackers with physical access to the device can exploit this issue to bypass certain security restrictions and perform unauthorized actions; this may aid in launching further attacks.

Versions prior to VideoLAN VLC for Mobile 3.1.5 are vulnerable.
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