The GetUpdateFile function in misc/update.c in the Updater in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.1.6 performs an incorrect cast operation from a 64-bit integer to a 32-bit integer, which allows remote attackers to conduct buffer overflow attacks and execute arbitrary code via a crafted update status file, aka an "integer truncation" vulnerability.
References
Link | Resource |
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http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/20/5 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
https://github.com/videolan/vlc/commit/fbe2837bc80f155c001781041a54c58b5524fc14 | Patch Third Party Advisory |
https://www.videolan.org/security/sa1501.html | Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
Information
Published : 2020-01-24 14:15
Updated : 2020-01-29 08:46
NVD link : CVE-2014-9625
Mitre link : CVE-2014-9625
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CWE
CWE-120
Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
Products Affected
videolan
- vlc_media_player