CVE-2021-25803: Integer Overflow
Published Jul 26, 2021
·Updated
A buffer overflow vulnerability in the vlcinputattachmentNew component of VideoLAN VLC Media Player 3.0.11 allows attackers to cause an out-of-bounds read via a crafted .avi file.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Videolan VLC Media Player=3.0.11
Event History
Jul 26, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:26 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2021-25803?
CVE-2021-25803 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the vlc_input_attachment_New component of VideoLAN VLC Media Player 3.0.11.
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How does CVE-2021-25803 affect VideoLAN VLC Media Player?
CVE-2021-25803 allows attackers to cause an out-of-bounds read in VLC Media Player 3.0.11 via a crafted .avi file.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2021-25803?
The severity of CVE-2021-25803 is high with a CVSS score of 7.1.
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How can I fix CVE-2021-25803 in VideoLAN VLC Media Player?
To fix CVE-2021-25803, update to the latest version of VideoLAN VLC Media Player.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-25803?
More information about CVE-2021-25803 can be found at the following link: https://code.videolan.org/videolan/vlc-3.0/-/commit/56cbe9c4b59edbdc5e1bb2687992f3bbf492eccb.