VideoLAN VLC Media Player 3.0.8 on Windows libqt memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 3.0.8 on Windows. This vulnerability affects the function libqt_plugin!vlc_entry_license__3_0_0f+0x00000000003b9aba of the component libqt. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2019-18278. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 3.0.8 on Windows (Multimedia Player Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function libqt_plugin!vlc_entry_license__3_0_0f+0x00000000003b9aba of the component libqt. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

When executing VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.8 with libqt on Windows, Data from a Faulting Address controls Code Flow starting at libqt_plugin!vlc_entry_license__3_0_0f+0x00000000003b9aba.

The weakness was presented 10/23/2019. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-18278 since 10/23/2019. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability 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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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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01/27/2024 +1556 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: videolan.org

Advisory: code610.blogspot.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-18278 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-18278
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-144103

Entryinfo

Created: 10/24/2019 12:42
Updated: 01/27/2024 08:17
Changes: 10/24/2019 12:42 (37), 10/24/2019 12:47 (18), 01/27/2024 08:17 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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