VideoLAN VLC Media Player 2.1.5 MP4 Demuxer memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 2.1.5. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component MP4 Demuxer. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-9628. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 2.1.5 (Multimedia Player Software). This affects an unknown function of the component MP4 Demuxer. 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.

The weakness was published 01/20/2015 by Fabian Yamaguchi as confirmed mailinglist post (oss-sec). The advisory is shared at seclists.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-9628 since 01/20/2015. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 81130 (Debian DSA-3150-1 : vlc - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175285 (Debian Security Update for vlc (DSA 3150-1)).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (100280), Tenable (81130), SecurityFocus (BID 72252†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-52216†). Further details are available at seclists.org. Similar entries are available at VDB-68982, VDB-68983, VDB-68984 and VDB-68986. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
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Nessus ID: 81130
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-3150-1 : vlc - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703150
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3150-1 (vlc - security update)
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Patch: github.com

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: videolan.org

Advisory: 2e7c7091a61aa5d07e7997b393d821e91f593c39
Researcher: Fabian Yamaguchi
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2014-9628 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9628
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-68985

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X-Force: 100280 - VideoLAN VLC Media Player MP4 Demuxer buffer overflow, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 72252 - VLC Media Player Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 52216 - VideoLan VLC Media Player <=2.1.5 Remote Code Execution or DoS via Crafted MP4 Files, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/02/2015 11:32
Updated: 03/08/2022 08:57
Changes: 02/02/2015 11:32 (61), 05/06/2019 07:16 (9), 03/08/2022 08:54 (2), 03/08/2022 08:57 (19)
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Cache ID: 216:550:103

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