Remote code execution in VLC Media Player



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-9300
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 VLC Media Player
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor VideoLAN

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Heap corruption

EUVDB-ID: #VU9403

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9300

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to heap corruption in pluginscodeclibflac_plugin.dll when processing a specially crafted FLAC file. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted FLAC file, trigger heap corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VLC Media Player: 2.2.4

CPE2.3 External links

https://code610.blogspot.com/2017/04/multiple-crashes-in-vlc-224.html


Q & 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.



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