CVE-2022-41325 Integer overflow in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Integer overflow in VLC's VNC module allows attackers to crash the application or execute code via crafted playlists or rogue servers.

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-2022-41325?

CVE-2022-41325 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 6 Dec 2022. 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

An integer overflow in the VNC module in VideoLAN VLC Media Player through 3.0.17.4 allows attackers, by tricking a user into opening a crafted playlist or connecting to a rogue VNC server, to crash VLC or execute code under some conditions.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41325?

It affects 2 products.

Linux distribution packages (3)
vlc SUSE:Package Hub 15 SP4All versions3.0.18-bp154.2.3.1
vlc openSUSE:Leap 15.4All versions3.0.18-bp154.2.3.1
vlc openSUSE:TumbleweedAll versions3.0.18-4.1

Products include Debian Debian Linux, Videolan Vlc Media Player.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41325?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2022-41325 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-41325 exists.

All Debian Debian Linux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2022-41325, DLA-3216-1, DSA-5297-1, GHSA-xxf6-mj48-xcg3, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-41325, openSUSE-SU-2022:10255-1 and 1 more.

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