CVE-2014-9625
Description
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.
Risk Information
Base Score
7.8
MODERATE
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS Score
Exploitation Probability
1.634
Associated Vulnerability
| Vulnerability | OS Platform |
|---|---|
| Multiple Vulnerabilities are affected in VLC Media Player (MSI) (x64) 2.1.5 | Windows |
| Multiple Vulnerabilities are affected in VLC media player (MSI) 2.1.5 | Windows |
Patch Details
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| Patch ID | Patch Description |
|---|---|
| PATCH-334048 | VLC media player (MSI) (x64) (3.0.20.0) |
| PATCH-334050 | VLC media player (MSI) (3.0.20.0) |
References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1234
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-1234