VideoLAN VLC Media Player 2.2.4 libmpgatofixed32_plugin.dll out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 2.2.4. It has been classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function in the library plugins\audio_filter\libmpgatofixed32_plugin.dll. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2017-9301. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 2.2.4 (Multimedia Player Software). This issue affects an unknown code block in the library plugins\audio_filter\libmpgatofixed32_plugin.dll. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

plugins\audio_filter\libmpgatofixed32_plugin.dll in VideoLAN VLC media player 2.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.

The bug was discovered 05/29/2017. The weakness was published 05/29/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at code610.blogspot.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-9301 since 05/29/2017. Attacking locally is a requirement. The requirement for exploitation is a simple authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 100592 (VLC Media Player < 2.2.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities), 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.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (100592) and SecurityFocus (BID 98746†). Similar entry is available at VDB-101854. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 100592
Nessus Name: VLC Media Player < 2.2.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 801565
OpenVAS Name: VLC Media Player Multiple Denial-of-Service Vulnerabilities (Windows)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: videolan.org

Advisory: code610.blogspot.com
Researcher: Cody Sixteen.
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-9301 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9301
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-101855
SecurityFocus: 98746 - VideoLAN VLC CVE-2017-9301 Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-9301 - VideoLAN - VLC - Invalid Read Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/30/2017 09:02
Updated: 12/26/2020 06:41
Changes: 05/30/2017 09:02 (71), 10/03/2020 21:00 (6), 12/26/2020 06:41 (3)
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