7.1
CWE
190 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-25803: Integer Overflow

First published: Mon Jul 26 2021(Updated: )

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the vlc_input_attachment_New component of VideoLAN VLC Media Player 3.0.11 allows attackers to cause an out-of-bounds read via a crafted .avi file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Videolan Vlc Media Player=3.0.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-25803?

    The severity of CVE-2021-25803 is high with a CVSS score of 7.1.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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