Public exploit available
Public proof-of-concept or exploit code exists (ExploitDB / Metasploit / Nuclei).

CVE-2014-9598 — Improper Input Validation in VLC Media Player

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation4 documents4 sources
Severity
6.8MEDIUMNVD
EPSS
18.6%
top 4.72%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploit
PoC available
Public exploit / PoC exists
Affected products
1
Videolan VLC Media Player
Timeline
PublishedJan 21
Latest updateMay 17

Description

The picture_Release function in misc/picture.c in VideoLAN VLC media player 2.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (write access violation) via a crafted M2V file.

CVSS vector

AV:N/AC:M/C:P/I:P/A:PExploitability: 8.6 | Impact: 6.4

Affected Packages1 packages

🔴Vulnerability Details

2
GHSA
GHSA-56pr-6ff4-492c: The picture_Release function in misc/picture↗2022-05-17
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CVEList
CVE-2014-9598: The picture_Release function in misc/picture↗2015-01-21
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💥Exploits & PoCs

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Exploit-DB
VideoLAN VLC Media Player 2.1.5 - Write Access Violation↗2015-01-26
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CVE-2014-9598 — Improper Input Validation | cvebase