Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the Encode function in modules/codec/schroedinger.c in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.1.6 and 2.2.x before 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to conduct buffer overflow attacks and execute arbitrary code via a crafted length value.
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 ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/videolan/vlc/commit/9bb0353a5c63a7f8c6fc853faa3df4b4df1f5eb5PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.videolan.org/security/sa1501.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVendor Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/20/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/videolan/vlc/commit/9bb0353a5c63a7f8c6fc853faa3df4b4df1f5eb5PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.videolan.org/security/sa1501.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9629?
CVE-2014-9629 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Integer overflow in the Encode function in modules/codec/schroedinger.c in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.1.6 and 2.2.x before 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to conduct buffer overflow attacks and ...
How severe is CVE-2014-9629?
CVE-2014-9629 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-2014-9629?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Videolan Vlc Media Player.