PotPlayer 1.8.7556 PotPlayerMini.exe BytesPerSec/SamplesPerSec/Data_Chunk_Size memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in PotPlayer 1.8.7556. Impacted is an unknown function of the file PotPlayerMini.exe. The manipulation of the argument BytesPerSec/SamplesPerSec/Data_Chunk_Size as part of WAV File results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-16797. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PotPlayer 1.8.7556. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown functionality of the file PotPlayerMini.exe. The manipulation of the argument BytesPerSec/SamplesPerSec/Data_Chunk_Size as part of a WAV File leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A heap-based buffer overflow in PotPlayerMini.exe in PotPlayer 1.8.7556 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .wav file with large BytesPerSec and SamplesPerSec values, and a small Data_Chunk_Size value.

The bug was discovered 09/10/2018. The weakness was published 09/10/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at nightohl.tistory.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-16797 since 09/10/2018. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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09/11/2018 +1 days 🔍
03/22/2020 +558 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: nightohl.tistory.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-16797 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-16797
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-123810

Entryinfo

Created: 09/11/2018 06:56
Updated: 03/22/2020 10:55
Changes: 09/11/2018 06:56 (56), 03/22/2020 10:55 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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