CVE-2017-8312
First published: Tue May 23 2017(Updated: )
Heap out-of-bound read in ParseJSS in VideoLAN VLC due to missing check of string length allows attackers to read heap uninitialized data via a crafted subtitles file.
Credit: cve@checkpoint.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VLC media player | <2.2.6 | |
| Debian | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git;a=blobdiff;f=modules/demux/subtitle.c;h=5e4fcdb7f25b2819f5441156c7c0ea2a7d112ca3;hp=2a75fbfb7c3f56b24b2e4498bbb8fe0aa2575974;hb=611398fc8d32f3fe4331f60b220c52ba3557beaa;hpb=075bc7169b05b004fa0250e4a4ce5516b05487a9
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3899
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98631
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-10
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=blobdiff%3Bf=modules/demux/subtitle.c%3Bh=5e4fcdb7f25b2819f5441156c7c0ea2a7d112ca3%3Bhp=2a75fbfb7c3f56b24b2e4498bbb8fe0aa2575974%3Bhb=611398fc8d32f3fe4331f60b220c52ba3557beaa%3Bhpb=075bc7169b05b004fa0250e4a4ce5516b05487a9
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8312?
CVE-2017-8312 has been assigned a medium severity level due to its potential for information disclosure through heap out-of-bounds read.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8312?
To fix CVE-2017-8312, update VLC Media Player to a version higher than 2.2.6 or apply relevant security patches provided by your distributor.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-8312?
CVE-2017-8312 affects VLC Media Player versions prior to 2.2.6 and Debian GNU/Linux version 8.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8312?
CVE-2017-8312 is a heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability caused by inadequate string length checking.
Can CVE-2017-8312 allow exploitation through subtitles?
Yes, CVE-2017-8312 can be exploited by attackers via crafted subtitle files to read uninitialized heap data.
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