VideoLAN VLC Media Player up to 2.0.6 XML Service memory allocation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player up to 2.0.6. The affected element is an unknown function of the component XML Service. The manipulation results in memory allocation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2013-3564. The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player up to 2.0.6 (Multimedia Player Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component XML Service. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory allocation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-789. The product allocates memory based on an untrusted, large size value, but it does not ensure that the size is within expected limits, allowing arbitrary amounts of memory to be allocated. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity.

The weakness was shared 06/10/2013 by Mateusz Jurczyk and Gynvael Coldwind with Trustwave's SpiderLabs as TWSL2013-007 as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is available at blog.spiderlabs.com. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2013-3564 since 05/21/2013. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. The exploit is shared for download at trustwave.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 69017 (VLC Web Interface XML Services Remote Command Execution), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses.

Upgrading to version 2.0.7 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at videolan.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (69017), SecurityFocus (BID 60705†), OSVDB (94140†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-40797†). The entry VDB-9113 is related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Memory allocation
CWE: CWE-789 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 69017
Nessus Name: VLC Web Interface XML Services Remote Command Execution
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: VLC Media Player 2.0.7

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05/21/2013 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: videolan.org

Advisory: TWSL2013-007
Researcher: Mateusz Jurczyk, Gynvael Coldwind
Organization: Trustwave's SpiderLabs
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2013-3564 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-3564
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9114
SecurityFocus: 60705 - VLC Media Player Multiple Unspecified Security Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 94140
Vulnerability Center: 40797 - VideoLAN VLC Media Player <2.0.7 Remote Code Execution (CVE-2013-3564), High

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

Created: 06/12/2013 13:32
Updated: 05/14/2021 21:08
Changes: 06/12/2013 13:32 (67), 05/06/2019 07:09 (2), 05/14/2021 21:00 (2), 05/14/2021 21:08 (1)
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