VideoLAN.VLC.Media.Player.ParseJSS.Heap.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in VideoLAN VLC media player.
The vulnerability is due to an error in the application while handling a malformed JSS file. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application.
Affected Products
VideoLAN VLC Media Player prior to 2.2.5.1
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply patch, available from the website.
http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git;a=commit;h=775de716add17322f24b476439f903a829446eb6
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
Date | Version | Detail |
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2023-08-01 | 25.612 | Name:VideoLan. VLC. Media. Player. ParseJSS. Heap. Buffer. Overflow:VideoLAN. VLC. Media. Player. ParseJSS. Heap. Buffer. Overflow |