Debian update for vlc

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU91598

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when handling MMS streams. A remote attacker can trick the victim into connecting to a malicious MMS server, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update vlc package to one of the following versions: 3.0.21-0+deb11u1, 3.0.21-0+deb12u1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

vlc (Debian package): before 3.0.21-0+deb12u1

External links

http://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2024/msg00117.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.