VLC Media Player 'audio.c' Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
BID:72950
Info
VLC Media Player 'audio.c' Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 72950 |
| Class: | Boundary Condition Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2014-6440 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Mar 04 2015 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Jul 05 2016 09:44PM |
| Credit: | Bill Blough |
| Vulnerable: |
VideoLAN VLC media player 2.0.1 VideoLAN VLC media player 2.0 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.2 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.13 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.12 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.11 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.9 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.8 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.7 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.6 1 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.4 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.3 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.2 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.1 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.0.6 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.0.5 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.0.3 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.0.2 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.0.1 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.0 VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.9 VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.7 VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.6 VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.5 VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.4 VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.3 VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.2 VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.1 VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9 VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.8 VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.7 VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.6 i VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.6 h VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.6 g VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.6 d VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.6 VideoLAN VLC media player 0.6.8 VideoLAN VLC media player 0.5 VideoLAN VLC media player 0.1.13 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.6 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.5 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.3 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.2 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.11 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.10 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.1 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.0 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.0.4 VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.6f VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.6e VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.6c VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.6b VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.6a Gentoo Linux |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
VLC Media Player 'audio.c' Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
VLC media player is prone to a heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability.
Successful exploits can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.
Versions prior to VLC media player 2.1.5 are vulnerable.
VLC media player is prone to a heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability.
Successful exploits can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.
Versions prior to VLC media player 2.1.5 are vulnerable.
Exploit / POC
VLC Media Player 'audio.c' Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
Solution / Fix
VLC Media Player 'audio.c' Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.
References
VLC Media Player 'audio.c' Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
References:
References:
- git.videolan.org / vlc.git / commit (Git)
- VLC Homepage (VideoLAN)
- CVE-2014-6440: Heap Overflow in VLC Transcode Module (Seclists.org)