CVE-2013-4388: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Oct 11 2013(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the mp4a packetizer (modules/packetizer/mpeg4audio.c) in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 2.0.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VideoLAN VLC media player | <=2.0.7 | |
| 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 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =2.0.5 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =2.0.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git;a=commitdiff;h=9794ec1cd268c04c8bca13a5fae15df6594dff3e
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59793
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/01/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62724
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029120
- http://www.videolan.org/developers/vlc-branch/NEWS
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A18086
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=9794ec1cd268c04c8bca13a5fae15df6594dff3e
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4388?
CVE-2013-4388 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4388?
To fix CVE-2013-4388, upgrade VLC Media Player to version 2.0.8 or later.
What versions of VLC Media Player are affected by CVE-2013-4388?
CVE-2013-4388 affects VLC Media Player versions prior to 2.0.8, including all versions from 2.0.0 to 2.0.7.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-4388?
CVE-2013-4388 is a buffer overflow vulnerability found in the mp4a packetizer of VLC Media Player.
Can CVE-2013-4388 lead to arbitrary code execution?
Yes, CVE-2013-4388 has the potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
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