CVE-2017-8313
First published: Tue May 23 2017(Updated: )
Heap out-of-bound read in ParseJSS in VideoLAN VLC before 2.2.5 due to missing check of string termination allows attackers to read data beyond allocated memory and potentially crash the process via a crafted subtitles file.
Credit: cve@checkpoint.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VideoLAN VLC media player | <=2.2.4 |
Remedy
http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc/vlc-2.2.git;a=commitdiff;h=05b653355ce303ada3b5e0e645ae717fea39186c
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Reference Links
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc/vlc-2.2.git;a=commitdiff;h=05b653355ce303ada3b5e0e645ae717fea39186c
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3899
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98633
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-10
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc/vlc-2.2.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=05b653355ce303ada3b5e0e645ae717fea39186c
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8313?
CVE-2017-8313 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8313?
To fix CVE-2017-8313, upgrade VLC media player to version 2.2.5 or later.
What causes CVE-2017-8313?
CVE-2017-8313 is caused by a heap out-of-bounds read due to missing checks for string termination in the ParseJSS function.
Which versions of VLC media player are affected by CVE-2017-8313?
VLC media player versions prior to 2.2.5 are affected by CVE-2017-8313.
Can CVE-2017-8313 lead to arbitrary code execution?
CVE-2017-8313 does not lead to arbitrary code execution but can potentially crash the VLC process.
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