CVE-2014-9598 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in VLC media player via a crafted M2V file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-9598?
CVE-2014-9598 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player, published on 21 Jan 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The picture_Release function in misc/picture.c in VideoLAN VLC media player 2.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (write access violation) via a crafted M2V file.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9598?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Videolan Vlc Media Player.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9598?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-9598 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2014-9598 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-9598 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Videolan Vlc Media Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-56pr-6ff4-492c.