VideoLAN VLC Media Player up to 3.0.18 on Windows Uninstaller uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player up to 3.0.18 on Windows. Affected is an unknown function of the component Uninstaller. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2023-46814. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player up to 3.0.18 on Windows (Multimedia Player Software). This affects some unknown processing of the component Uninstaller. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A binary hijacking vulnerability exists within the VideoLAN VLC media player before 3.0.19 on Windows. The uninstaller attempts to execute code with elevated privileges out of a standard user writable location. Standard users may use this to gain arbitrary code execution as SYSTEM.

The weakness was disclosed 11/22/2023. The advisory is shared at videolan.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-46814 since 10/27/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1574 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 3.0.19 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-50980). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: VLC Media Player 3.0.19

Timelineinfo

10/27/2023 🔍
11/22/2023 +26 days 🔍
11/22/2023 +0 days 🔍
02/17/2026 +818 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: videolan.org

Advisory: videolan.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-46814 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-46814
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-245937
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/22/2023 07:05
Updated: 02/17/2026 15:32
Changes: 11/22/2023 07:05 (40), 12/15/2023 14:50 (11), 02/17/2026 15:32 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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