CVE-2024-46461: Integer Overflow
First published: Wed Sep 25 2024(Updated: )
Last updated 30 January 2025
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VideoLAN VLC media player | <3.0.20 | |
| debian/vlc | 3.0.21-0+deb11u1 3.0.21-0+deb12u1 3.0.21-7 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.videolan.org/security/sb-vlc3021.html
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-46461
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-46461
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-46461
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-46461
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-46461
- https://code.videolan.org/videolan/vlc/-/commit/e7f98f3632d793c3921bfe72595721af191e670e
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-46461?
CVE-2024-46461 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46461?
To fix CVE-2024-46461, upgrade VLC media player to version 3.0.21 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-46461?
CVE-2024-46461 affects VLC media player versions 3.0.20 and earlier.
What could happen if CVE-2024-46461 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-46461 could lead to a crash of VLC media player or remote code execution.
Who is the vendor of the software affected by CVE-2024-46461?
The vendor of the affected software is VideoLAN.
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