VideoLAN VLC Media Player up to 2.0.4 HTML Subtitle Parser modules/codec/subsdec.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player up to 2.0.4 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file modules/codec/subsdec.c of the component HTML Subtitle Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2013-1868. In addition, an exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player up to 2.0.4 (Multimedia Player Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the file modules/codec/subsdec.c of the component HTML Subtitle Parser. 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. CVE summarizes:

Multiple buffer overflows in VideoLAN VLC media player 2.0.4 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the (1) freetype renderer and (2) HTML subtitle parser.

The weakness was presented 12/15/2012 with VideoLAN as VLC 2.0.5 as confirmed changelog entry (Website). The advisory is shared for download at videolan.org. The public release was coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-1868 since 02/19/2013. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 76417 (Debian DSA-2973-1 : 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 122478 (VLC Media Player HTML Subtitle and Freetype Renderer Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 2.0.5 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at videolan.org. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 13031.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (80881), Exploit-DB (23201), Tenable (76417), SecurityFocus (BID 57079†) and Secunia (SA51692†). See VDB-7101 for similar entry. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 76417
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-2973-1 : vlc - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 803901
OpenVAS Name: VLC Media Player Multiple Vulnerabilities - July 13 (MAC OS X)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: VLC Media Player 2.0.5
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: videolan.org

Advisory: VLC 2.0.5
Researcher: http://www.videolan.org
Organization: VideoLAN
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-1868 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-1868
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-7228

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X-Force: 80881 - VLC Media Player HTML subtitle buffer overflow, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 57079 - VLC Media Player HTML Subtitle Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 51692 - VLC Media Player HTML Subtitle Parsing Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
SecurityTracker: 1027929 - VLC Media Player Buffer Overflow in HTML Subtitle Parser Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 39806 - VideoLan VLC Media Player Before 2.0.5 Remote DoS and Host Privileges Vulnerability in HTML Subtitle Parser, Critical

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/30/2012 14:17
Updated: 05/28/2025 02:14
Changes: 12/30/2012 14:17 (90), 05/01/2017 11:28 (5), 04/20/2021 14:06 (3), 12/27/2024 16:55 (16), 05/28/2025 02:14 (11)
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