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CVE-2019-14437

The xiph_SplitHeaders function in modules/demux/xiph.h in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.7.1 does not check array bounds properly.

Impact

The xiph_SplitHeaders function in modules/demux/xiph.h in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.7.1 does not check array bounds properly. As a result, a heap-based buffer over-read can be triggered via a crafted .ogg file.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
VideolanVlc Media Player
Version 3.0.7.1
DebianDebian Linux
Versions 9.0, 10.0

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