CVE-2014-9627

High

Description

The MP4_ReadBox_String function in modules/demux/mp4/libmp4.c 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 cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a large box size.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductVideolan Vlc Media Player
PublishedJan 24, 2020
First seenJan 24, 2020

How to fix

Update
  • videolan vlc_media_player2.1.6 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
videolan vlc_media_playerv < 2.1.62.1.6

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