VDB-138222 · CVE-2019-13615 · BID 109304

VideoLAN VLC Media Player 3.0.7.1 demux.cpp FreeUnused memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 3.0.7.1. The impacted element is the function mkv::demux_sys_t::FreeUnused of the file modules/demux/mkv/demux.cpp. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2019-13615. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 3.0.7.1 (Multimedia Player Software). Affected is the function mkv::demux_sys_t::FreeUnused of the file modules/demux/mkv/demux.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input 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:

VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.7.1 has a heap-based buffer over-read in mkv::demux_sys_t::FreeUnused() in modules/demux/mkv/demux.cpp when called from mkv::Open in modules/demux/mkv/mkv.cpp.

The weakness was disclosed 07/16/2019 (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-13615 since 07/16/2019. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. 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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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Patch: github.com

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07/16/2019 🔍
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07/17/2019 +1 days 🔍
11/01/2023 +1568 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: videolan.org

Advisory: 05beb69ba60acce09f73ed491bb76f332849c3a0⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-13615 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-13615
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-138222
SecurityFocus: 109304

Entryinfo

Created: 07/17/2019 22:40
Updated: 11/01/2023 08:59
Changes: 07/17/2019 22:40 (55), 07/07/2020 18:21 (1), 11/01/2023 08:56 (5), 11/01/2023 08:59 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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