CVE-2014-9625

Published Jan 24, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 2.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
The GetUpdateFile function in misc/update.c in the Updater in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.1.6 performs an incorrect cast operation from a 64-bit integer to a 32-bit integer, which allows remote attackers to conduct buffer overflow attacks and execute arbitrary code via a crafted update status file, aka an "integer truncation" vulnerability.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2014-9437 The GetUpdateFile function in misc/update.c in the Updater in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.1.6 performs an incorrect cast operation from a 64-bit integer to a 32-bit integer, which allows remote attackers to conduct buffer overflow attacks and execute arbitrary code via a crafted update status file, aka an "integer truncation" vulnerability.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:47 PM
Reserved
Jan 20, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 24, 2020, 10:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:18 AM