Buffer overflow in VLC Media Player - #VU64521
Published: June 20, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU64521
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 7.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the updater system. A remote attacker with ability to perform MitM attack can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
VLC Media Player
vlc (Debian package)
vlc (Debian package)
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
VLC Media Player - update to 3.0.13
vlc (Debian package) - addressed in versions 3.0.17.4-0+deb10u1, 3.0.17.4-0+deb11u1
vlc (Debian package) - addressed in versions 3.0.17.4-0+deb10u1, 3.0.17.4-0+deb11u1