SB2019082224 - Out-of-bounds read in vlc (Alpine package)



SB2019082224 - Out-of-bounds read in vlc (Alpine package)

Published: August 22, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019082224
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-14438)

The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

A heap-based buffer over-read in xiph_PackHeaders() in modules/demux/xiph.h in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.7.1 allows remote attackers to trigger a heap-based buffer over-read via a crafted .ogg file.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.