Vulnerability Description
VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc | <= 2.1.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://billblough.net/blog/2015/03/04/cve-2014-6440-heap-overflow-in-vlc-transcoExploitPatchTechnical Description
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q1/751PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72950Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.videolan.org/developers/vlc-branch/NEWSRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-08Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://billblough.net/blog/2015/03/04/cve-2014-6440-heap-overflow-in-vlc-transcoExploitPatchTechnical Description
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q1/751PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72950Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.videolan.org/developers/vlc-branch/NEWSRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-08Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-6440?
CVE-2014-6440 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2014-6440?
CVE-2014-6440 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-6440?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Videolan Vlc.