CVE-2014-6440 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in VLC media player via memory corruption vulnerabilities.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2014-6440?
CVE-2014-6440 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-6440?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Videolan Vlc.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6440?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2014-6440 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-6440 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2014-6440, GHSA-hgvf-qfh8-3x8f, MGASA-2015-0095, UBUNTU-CVE-2014-6440.