VideoLAN VLC Media Player up to 2.1.3 PNG Image codec\libpng_plugin.dll WAV File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player up to 2.1.3. It has been classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing in the library codec\libpng_plugin.dll of the component PNG Image Handler. The manipulation as part of WAV File leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2014-3441. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available.

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A vulnerability was found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player up to 2.1.3 (Multimedia Player Software). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown code block in the library codec\libpng_plugin.dll of the component PNG Image Handler. The manipulation as part of a WAV 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:

codec\libpng_plugin.dll in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 2.1.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted .png file, as demonstrated by a png in a .wave file.

The weakness was presented 05/07/2014 by Aryan Bayaninejad as File 126564 as not defined exploit (Packetstorm). The advisory is shared at packetstormsecurity.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-3441 since 05/09/2014. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed by Aryan Bayaninejad in Python and been published immediately after the advisory. The exploit is available at packetstormsecurity.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 122073 (VLC Media Player Memory Corruption Vulnerability).

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (93095), Exploit-DB (39177), SecurityFocus (BID 67315†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-44712†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: Aryan Bayaninejad
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OpenVAS ID: 802480
OpenVAS Name: VLC Media Player Denial of Service Vulnerability -01 June14 (Windows)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: videolan.org

Advisory: File 126564
Researcher: Aryan Bayaninejad
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2014-3441 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-3441
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13193
X-Force: 93095 - VLC Media Player WAV code execution, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 67315 - VLC Media Player '.wav' File Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 44712 - VideoLAN VLC Media Player \x3C\x3D2.1.3 Remote DoS Vulnerability via Crafted .wave File, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 05/16/2014 09:38
Updated: 12/17/2024 04:23
Changes: 05/16/2014 09:38 (49), 04/07/2017 10:43 (22), 06/19/2021 13:52 (7), 12/09/2024 23:22 (15), 12/17/2024 04:23 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:0C0:103

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