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VideoLAN-SA-0901: Stack overflow in MPA, AVI and ASF demuxer

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VideoLAN-SA-0901: Stack overflow in MPA, AVI and ASF demuxer

Severity
4
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
01/24/2013
Created
07/25/2018
Added
01/24/2013
Modified
01/24/2013

Description

When parsing a MP4, ASF or AVI file with an overly deep box structure, a stack overflow might occur. It would overwrite the return address and thus redirect the execution flow.

Solution(s)

  • videolan-vlc-upgrade-1_0_2

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