SB2024052312 - Ubuntu update for vlc

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SB2024052312 - Ubuntu update for vlc

Published: May 23, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024052312
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Integer underflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-47360)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to integer underflow when handling MMS packets. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted data to the application, trigger an integer underflow and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


2) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-47359)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in "MMS://" demuxer when processing media files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References