CVE-2014-1684
First published: Mon Mar 03 2014(Updated: )
The ASF_ReadObject_file_properties function in modules/demux/asf/libasf.c in the ASF Demuxer in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 2.1.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and crash) via a zero minimum and maximum data packet size in an ASF file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VideoLAN VLC media player | <=2.1.2 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.0.0 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.0.1 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.0.2 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.0.3 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.0.4 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.0.5 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.0.6 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.1.0 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.1.1 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.1.2 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.1.3 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.1.4 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.1.4.1 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.1.5 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.1.6 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.1.6.1 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.1.7 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.1.8 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.1.9 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.1.10 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.1.10.1 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.1.11 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.1.12 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.1.13 | |
| 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 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =2.0.7 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =2.0.8 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =2.0.9 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =2.1.0 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =2.1.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.videolan.org/gitweb.cgi/vlc.git/?p=vlc.git;a=commitdiff;h=98787d0843612271e99d62bee0dfd8197f0cf404
- http://www.elsherei.com/?p=269
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-08
- https://trac.videolan.org/vlc/ticket/10482
- http://git.videolan.org/gitweb.cgi/vlc.git/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=98787d0843612271e99d62bee0dfd8197f0cf404
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1684?
CVE-2014-1684 has a medium severity rating, primarily due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1684?
To fix CVE-2014-1684, update VLC Media Player to version 2.1.3 or later.
What is the impact of CVE-2014-1684?
The impact of CVE-2014-1684 is a denial of service, leading to a crash of VLC Media Player.
Which versions of VLC Media Player are affected by CVE-2014-1684?
Versions of VLC Media Player prior to 2.1.3 are affected by CVE-2014-1684.
Can CVE-2014-1684 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-1684 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted ASF files.
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- version/videolan vlc media player/2.0.9
- version/videolan vlc media player/2.1.0
- version/videolan vlc media player/2.1.1