Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2016-5108 |
CWE-ID | CWE-521 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
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Arch Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
Vendor | Arch Linux |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU23
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5108
CWE-ID:
CWE-521 - Weak Password Requirements
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in VLC Media Player when processing QuickTime IMA Files. A remote unauthenticated attacker can cause buffer overflow by creating a specially crafted QuickTime IMA file that, when loaded by the victim, will trigger a buffer overflow in DecodeAdpcmImaQT() in 'modules/codec/adpcm.c' and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Update the affected package to version 2.2.4-1.
Vulnerable software versionsArch Linux: All versions
External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.