VideoLAN VLC Media Player 3.0.1 input/demux_chained.c vlc_demux_chained_Delete SWF File memory corruption
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A vulnerability was found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 3.0.1 (Multimedia Player Software). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function vlc_demux_chained_Delete
of the file input/demux_chained.c. The manipulation as part of a SWF File leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
The vlc_demux_chained_Delete function in input/demux_chained.c in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap corruption and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .swf file.
The bug was discovered 05/27/2018. The weakness was disclosed 05/28/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at code610.blogspot.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-11516 since 05/28/2018. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.
The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 111518 (VLC 3.0.x < 3.0.2 Heap Use-After-Free / Remote Code Execution Vulnerability), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 370979 (VideoLAN VLC Media Player Denial of Service Vulnerability).
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (111518).
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CPE 2.3
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Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 111518
Nessus Name: VLC 3.0.x < 3.0.2 Heap Use-After-Free / Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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OpenVAS ID: 66181
OpenVAS Name: VLC Media Player Denial-of-Service Vulnerability May18 (Windows)
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Sources
Vendor: videolan.orgAdvisory: code610.blogspot.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-11516 (🔍)
SecurityTracker: 1041312
SecurityFocus: 104293 - VideoLAN VLC 'input/demux_chained.c' Denial of Service Vulnerability
Entry
Created: 05/29/2018 09:05Updated: 03/08/2020 15:59
Changes: 05/29/2018 09:05 (78), 03/08/2020 15:59 (9)
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