GLSA 202101-37: VLC: Buffer overflow
| Severity: | normal |
| Title: | VLC: Buffer overflow |
| Date: | 01/29/2021 |
| Bugs: | |
| ID: | 202101-37 |
Synopsis
A buffer overflow in VLC might allow remote attacker(s) to execute arbitrary code.Background
VLC is a cross-platform media player and streaming server.
Affected packages
| Package | Vulnerable | Unaffected | Architecture(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| media-video/vlc | < 3.0.12.1 | >= 3.0.12.1 | All supported architectures |
Description
VLC was found to have a buffer overflow when handling crafted MKV files.
Impact
A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted MKV file using VLC possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the process or a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All VLC users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-video/vlc-3.0.12.1"
References
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
Concerns?
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License
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