VLC media player versions 3.0.0 through 3.0.23 contain a memory-safety vulnerability reachable when processing crafted media. Exploitation requires user interaction and may result in application termination or code execution with the privileges of the VLC process.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
High
Difficult to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
Passive
Minimal interaction
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
References 6
https://github.com/videolan/vlc
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/videolan/vlc/blob/3.0.23/include/vlc_picture.h
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/videolan/vlc/blob/3.0.23/modules/codec/png.c
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/videolan/vlc/blob/3.0.23/modules/demux/image.c
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/videolan/vlc/blob/3.0.23/src/misc/picture.c
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vlc-media-player-3.0.0-through-3.0.23-heap…
disclosure@vulncheck.com