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VideoLAN-SA-1801: Heap use after free during SWF file playback

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VideoLAN-SA-1801: Heap use after free during SWF file playback

Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
05/28/2018
Created
07/25/2018
Added
07/16/2018
Modified
07/16/2018

Description

The vlc_demux_chained_Delete function in input/demux_chained.c in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap corruption and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .swf file.

Solution(s)

  • videolan-vlc-upgrade-3_0_2

References

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