CVE-2014-9625 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted update status file due to an integer truncation vulnerability in the VLC media player updater.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2014-9625?
CVE-2014-9625 is a high-severity vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player, published on 24 Jan 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9625?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Videolan Vlc Media Player.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9625?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2014-9625 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-9625 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Videolan Vlc Media Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vp3g-9vrc-rfw7.