VideoLAN VLC Media Player 3.0.7.1 MKV File mkv::event_thread_t memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 3.0.7.1. It has been declared as critical. This impacts the function mkv::event_thread_t of the component MKV File Handler. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2019-14970. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

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::event_thread_t of the component MKV File Handler. 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:

A vulnerability in mkv::event_thread_t in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.7.1 allows remote attackers to trigger a heap-based buffer overflow via a crafted .mkv file.

The weakness was shared 08/29/2019 as not defined mailinglist post (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-14970 since 08/12/2019. 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. 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.

The entries VDB-141075, VDB-141076, VDB-141077 and VDB-141078 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: git.videolan.org

Timelineinfo

08/12/2019 🔍
08/29/2019 +17 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-2019-14970 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-14970
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-141084
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/30/2019 07:07
Updated: 12/11/2023 07:14
Changes: 08/30/2019 07:07 (43), 08/09/2020 18:22 (18), 12/11/2023 07:14 (4)
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