VideoLAN VLC Media Player 3.0.7.1 OGG File modules/demux/xiph.h xiph_PackHeaders out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 3.0.7.1. Affected by this issue is the function xiph_PackHeaders of the file modules/demux/xiph.h of the component OGG File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-14438. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 3.0.7.1 (Multimedia Player Software). This vulnerability affects the function xiph_PackHeaders of the file modules/demux/xiph.h of the component OGG File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A heap-based buffer over-read in xiph_PackHeaders() in modules/demux/xiph.h in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.7.1 allows remote attackers to trigger a heap-based buffer over-read via a crafted .ogg file.

The weakness was released 08/29/2019 as not defined mailinglist post (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-14438 since 07/29/2019. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.videolan.org.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-141075, VDB-141077, VDB-141078 and VDB-141079. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
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Patch: git.videolan.org

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07/29/2019 🔍
08/29/2019 +31 days 🔍
08/30/2019 +1 days 🔍
12/07/2023 +1560 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: videolan.org

Advisory: USN-4131-1
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2019-14438 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-14438
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-141076
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/30/2019 07:04
Updated: 12/07/2023 19:08
Changes: 08/30/2019 07:04 (44), 08/09/2020 17:16 (18), 12/07/2023 19:08 (4)
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