Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in VideoLAN VLC Media Player
CVE-2021-25803

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Videolan
Status
Vlc Media Player
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 July 2021

What is CVE-2021-25803?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the vlc_input_attachment_New component of VideoLAN VLC Media Player 3.0.11. It allows attackers to exploit the software by executing a crafted .avi file, which can lead to an out-of-bounds read. This could enable an attacker to access sensitive information or disrupt application functionality.

References

https://code.videolan.org/videolan/vlc-3.0/-/commit/56cbe...
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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