Vulnerability Description
The MP4_ReadBox_String function in modules/demux/mp4/libmp4.c in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.1.6 allows remote attackers to trigger an unintended zero-size malloc and conduct buffer overflow attacks, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via a box size of 7.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | < 2.1.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/20/5Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/videolan/vlc/commit/2e7c7091a61aa5d07e7997b393d821e91f593c39PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.videolan.org/security/sa1501.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/20/5Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/videolan/vlc/commit/2e7c7091a61aa5d07e7997b393d821e91f593c39PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.videolan.org/security/sa1501.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9628?
CVE-2014-9628 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The MP4_ReadBox_String function in modules/demux/mp4/libmp4.c in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.1.6 allows remote attackers to trigger an unintended zero-size malloc and conduct buffer overflow at...
How severe is CVE-2014-9628?
CVE-2014-9628 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9628?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Videolan Vlc Media Player.