Vulnerability Description
The ASF_ReadObject_file_properties function in modules/demux/asf/libasf.c in the ASF Demuxer in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 2.1.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and crash) via a zero minimum and maximum data packet size in an ASF file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | <= 2.1.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.videolan.org/gitweb.cgi/vlc.git/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=98787d0
- http://www.elsherei.com/?p=269Exploit
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-08
- https://trac.videolan.org/vlc/ticket/10482Exploit
- http://git.videolan.org/gitweb.cgi/vlc.git/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=98787d0
- http://www.elsherei.com/?p=269Exploit
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-08
- https://trac.videolan.org/vlc/ticket/10482Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-1684?
CVE-2014-1684 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The ASF_ReadObject_file_properties function in modules/demux/asf/libasf.c in the ASF Demuxer in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 2.1.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-z...
How severe is CVE-2014-1684?
CVE-2014-1684 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-1684?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Videolan Vlc Media Player.