Vulnerability Description
Potential heap based buffer overflow in ParseJSS in VideoLAN VLC before 2.2.5 due to skipping NULL terminator in an input string allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted subtitles file.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | <= 2.2.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=775de716add17322f24b476439
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3899
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98634
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-10
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44514/
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=775de716add17322f24b476439
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3899
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98634
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-10
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44514/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8311?
CVE-2017-8311 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Potential heap based buffer overflow in ParseJSS in VideoLAN VLC before 2.2.5 due to skipping NULL terminator in an input string allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted subtitles file...
How severe is CVE-2017-8311?
CVE-2017-8311 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-2017-8311?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Videolan Vlc Media Player.