VideoLAN VLC Media Player up to 2.1.2 ASF File numeric error
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A vulnerability was found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player up to 2.1.2 (Multimedia Player Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is some unknown processing of the component ASF File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-189. This is going to have an impact on availability.
The weakness was presented 02/05/2014 as EDB-ID 31429 as confirmed exploit (Exploit-DB). The advisory is shared for download at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-1684 since 01/28/2014. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.
A public exploit has been developed by Saif in Python and been published immediately after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 89901 (GLSA-201603-08 : VLC: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks.
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.videolan.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (90955), Tenable (89901) and Exploit-DB (31429). See 68638, 68639, 68988 and 68989 for similar entries.
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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Class: Numeric errorCWE: CWE-189
ATT&CK: Unknown
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: Saif
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Nessus ID: 89901
Nessus Name: GLSA-201603-08 : VLC: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 802119
OpenVAS Name: VLC Media Player ASF Demuxer Denial of Service Vulnerability (Windows)
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Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Patch: git.videolan.org
Timeline
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Sources
Vendor: videolan.orgAdvisory: EDB-ID 31429
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-1684 (🔍)
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X-Force: 90955 - VLC Media Player asf denial of service, Medium Risk
Vulnerability Center: 43736 - VideoLAN VLC Media Player <2.1.3 Remote DoS Vulnerability in ASF Demuxer, Medium
SecurityFocus: 65399 - VLC Media Player '.asf' File Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: 103019
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entry
Created: 02/12/2014 09:11Updated: 06/09/2021 08:54
Changes: 02/12/2014 09:11 (79), 05/06/2019 07:09 (6), 06/09/2021 08:54 (3)
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