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HIGH · 7.1

CVE-2021-25802

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the AVI_ExtractSubtitle component of VideoLAN VLC Media Player 3.0.11 allows attackers to cause an out-of-bounds read via a crafted .avi file.

Vulnerability Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the AVI_ExtractSubtitle component of VideoLAN VLC Media Player 3.0.11 allows attackers to cause an out-of-bounds read via a crafted .avi file.

CVSS Score

7.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
VideolanVlc Media Player3.0.11

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-25802?

CVE-2021-25802 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). A buffer overflow vulnerability in the AVI_ExtractSubtitle component of VideoLAN VLC Media Player 3.0.11 allows attackers to cause an out-of-bounds read via a crafted .avi file.

How severe is CVE-2021-25802?

CVE-2021-25802 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-25802?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Videolan Vlc Media Player.