SB2017041003 - Remote code execution in VLC Media Player
Published: April 10, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017041003
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Heap corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9300)
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.