VideoLAN VLC Media Player 3.0.7.1 MKV File demux/asf/asf.c DemuxInit out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 3.0.7.1 and classified as critical. The affected element is the function DemuxInit of the file demux/asf/asf.c of the component MKV File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2019-14776. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 3.0.7.1 (Multimedia Player Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects the function DemuxInit of the file demux/asf/asf.c of the component MKV File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A heap-based buffer over-read exists in DemuxInit() in demux/asf/asf.c in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.7.1 via a crafted .mkv file.

The weakness was released 08/29/2019 as not defined mailinglist post (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at seclists.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-14776 since 08/08/2019. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, 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-141076, VDB-141077 and VDB-141078. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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

Timelineinfo

08/08/2019 🔍
08/29/2019 +21 days 🔍
08/30/2019 +1 days 🔍
12/11/2023 +1564 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: videolan.org

Advisory: USN-4131-1
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2019-14776 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-14776
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-141081
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/30/2019 07:06
Updated: 12/11/2023 06:37
Changes: 08/30/2019 07:06 (44), 08/09/2020 18:02 (18), 12/11/2023 06:37 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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