CVE-2019-14970 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow in VLC media player via a crafted MKV file, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
- 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-2019-14970?
CVE-2019-14970 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 29 Aug 2019. 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
A vulnerability in mkv::event_thread_t in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.7.1 allows remote attackers to trigger a heap-based buffer overflow via a crafted .mkv file.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-14970?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Videolan Vlc Media Player.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14970?
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-2019-14970 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-14970 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2019-14970, GHSA-8pj2-wxrr-62q7, UBUNTU-CVE-2019-14970.