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CVE-2014-9625
Published: Jan 24, 2020
Modified: Aug 6, 2024
PUBLISHED
Description
The GetUpdateFile function in misc/update.c in the Updater in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.1.6 performs an incorrect cast operation from a 64-bit integer to a 32-bit integer, which allows remote attackers to conduct buffer overflow attacks and execute arbitrary code via a crafted update status file, aka an "integer truncation" vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
n/a | n/a | affected n/a |
References
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/20/5
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https://www.videolan.org/security/sa1501.html
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