VLC.Media.Player.CAF.ChunkSize.Use.Before.Initialization

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Memory Corruption vulnerability in VLC Media Player.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted SWF file. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, via a crafted SWF file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

VideoLAN VLC version prior to 3.0.4

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://www.videolan.org/vlc/

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2019-03-12 14.571 Default_action:pass:drop
2019-02-21 14.558