VideoLAN VLC Media Player up to 2.0.8 m3u File input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player up to 2.0.8. It has been rated as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component m3u File Handler. This manipulation causes input validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2013-6283. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player up to 2.0.8 (Multimedia Player Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component m3u File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

VideoLAN VLC Media Player 2.0.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in a URL in a m3u file.

The weakness was shared 10/25/2013 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-6283 since 10/25/2013. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

A public exploit has been developed by Asesino04 and been published even before and not after the advisory. It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 67 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 78879 (GLSA-201411-01 : VLC: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 121380 (VLC Media Player Multiple Vulnerabilities).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (27700), Tenable (78879), OSVDB (96603†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-42481†). The entries VDB-4118, VDB-7069, VDB-9448 and VDB-10074 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: Asesino04
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Nessus ID: 78879
Nessus Name: GLSA-201411-01 : VLC: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 802488
OpenVAS Name: VLC Media Player M3U Denial of Service Vulnerability (Windows)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: videolan.org

Advisory: exploit-db.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2013-6283 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-6283
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-65359

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SecurityFocus: 42386
OSVDB: 96603
Vulnerability Center: 42481 - VLC Media Player 2.0.8 Remote DoS and Code Execution via a Long URL String in m3u File, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 05/31/2025 20:04
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (61), 05/06/2019 07:15 (13), 01/08/2022 22:49 (4), 05/31/2025 20:04 (14)
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