CVE-2015-5949: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Aug 25 2015(Updated: )
VideoLAN VLC media player 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted 3GP file, which triggers the freeing of arbitrary pointers.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VideoLAN VLC media player | <=2.2.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00040.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133266/VLC-2.2.1-Arbitrary-Pointer-Dereference.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3342
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/20/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/20/8
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536287/100/0/threaded
- https://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc/vlc-2.2.git;a=commitdiff;h=ce91452460a75d7424b165c4dc8db98114c3cbd9;hp=9e12195d3e4316278af1fa4bcb6a705ff27456fd
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-08
- https://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2015-009.html
- https://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc/vlc-2.2.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=ce91452460a75d7424b165c4dc8db98114c3cbd9%3Bhp=9e12195d3e4316278af1fa4bcb6a705ff27456fd
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5949?
CVE-2015-5949 has a high severity rating due to the potential for denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5949?
To fix CVE-2015-5949, update VLC media player to a version later than 2.2.1 that addresses this vulnerability.
What kind of attack does CVE-2015-5949 enable?
CVE-2015-5949 enables remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code through a crafted 3GP file.
Which versions of VLC media player are affected by CVE-2015-5949?
VLC media player versions up to and including 2.2.1 are affected by CVE-2015-5949.
Can CVE-2015-5949 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-5949 can be exploited remotely by delivering a specially crafted 3GP file to the victim.
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