CVE-2013-1954: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jul 10 2013(Updated: )
The ASF Demuxer (modules/demux/asf/asf.c) in VideoLAN VLC media player 2.0.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted ASF movie that triggers an out-of-bounds read.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VideoLAN VLC media player | <=2.0.5 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =2.0.0 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =2.0.1 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =2.0.2 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =2.0.3 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =2.0.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git;a=commitdiff;h=b31ce523331aa3a6e620b68cdfe3f161d519631e
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=136593191416152&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=136610343501731&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59793
- http://trac.videolan.org/vlc/ticket/8024
- http://www.osvdb.org/89598
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57333
- http://www.videolan.org/security/sa1302.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A17023
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=b31ce523331aa3a6e620b68cdfe3f161d519631e
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1954?
CVE-2013-1954 is classified with a high severity due to the potential for denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1954?
To fix CVE-2013-1954, upgrade your VLC media player to version 2.0.6 or later.
What versions of VLC media player are affected by CVE-2013-1954?
CVE-2013-1954 affects VLC media player versions 2.0.5 and earlier.
What type of attack does CVE-2013-1954 enable?
CVE-2013-1954 enables attackers to cause a denial of service and potentially execute arbitrary code.
Can CVE-2013-1954 be exploited through a crafted ASF movie file?
Yes, CVE-2013-1954 can be exploited by delivering a crafted ASF movie file to the vulnerable VLC media player.
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