high7.8
CVE-2014-9625
The GetUpdateFile function in misc/update.c in the Updater in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.1.6 performs an incorrect cast operation from a 64-bit integer…
Impact
The GetUpdateFile function in misc/update.c in the Updater in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.1.6 performs an incorrect cast operation from a 64-bit integer to a 32-bit integer, which allows remote attackers to conduct buffer overflow attacks and execute arbitrary code via a crafted update status file, aka an "integer truncation" vulnerability.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | before 2.1.6 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/20/5
- https://github.com/videolan/vlc/commit/fbe2837bc80f155c001781041a54c58b5524fc14
- https://www.videolan.org/security/sa1501.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/20/5
- https://github.com/videolan/vlc/commit/fbe2837bc80f155c001781041a54c58b5524fc14
- https://www.videolan.org/security/sa1501.html