Debian update for vlc

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU69697

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41325

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 a boundary error when playing a malicious URL in the vnc module. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted stream, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation

Update vlc package to version 3.0.18-0+deb11u1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

vlc (Debian package): before 3.0.18-0+deb11u1

External links

http://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5297

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.