VideoLAN VLC Media Player 3.0.7.1 demux/mkv/mkv.cpp use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 3.0.7.1 and classified as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file demux/mkv/mkv.cpp. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2019-14777. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 3.0.7.1 (Multimedia Player Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the file demux/mkv/mkv.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The Control function of demux/mkv/mkv.cpp in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.7.1 has a use-after-free.

The weakness was disclosed 08/29/2019 as not defined mailinglist post (Bugtraq). The advisory is available at seclists.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-14777 since 08/08/2019. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

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

The entries VDB-141075, VDB-141076, VDB-141077 and VDB-141078 are pretty similar. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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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-2019-14777 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-14777
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-141082
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/30/2019 07:06
Updated: 12/11/2023 06:50
Changes: 08/30/2019 07:06 (42), 08/09/2020 18:10 (18), 12/11/2023 06:50 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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