Vulnerability Description
A heap-based buffer overflow in the hxxx_AnnexB_to_xVC function in modules/packetizer/hxxx_nal.c in VideoLAN VLC media player before 3.0.11 for macOS/iOS allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted H.264 Annex-B video (.avi for example) file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | < 3.0.11 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc/vlc-3.0.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=d5c43c21c747ff30ed19fc
- https://github.com/videolan/vlc-3.0/releases/tag/3.0.11Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/videolan/vlc/commits/master/modules/packetizer/hxxx_nal.cPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4704Third Party Advisory
- https://www.videolan.org/security/sb-vlc3011.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc/vlc-3.0.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=d5c43c21c747ff30ed19fc
- https://github.com/videolan/vlc-3.0/releases/tag/3.0.11Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/videolan/vlc/commits/master/modules/packetizer/hxxx_nal.cPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4704Third Party Advisory
- https://www.videolan.org/security/sb-vlc3011.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-13428?
CVE-2020-13428 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A heap-based buffer overflow in the hxxx_AnnexB_to_xVC function in modules/packetizer/hxxx_nal.c in VideoLAN VLC media player before 3.0.11 for macOS/iOS allows remote attackers to cause a denial of s...
How severe is CVE-2020-13428?
CVE-2020-13428 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-2020-13428?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Videolan Vlc Media Player, Debian Debian Linux.