CVE-2023-47359
CVSS 3.1 Score 9.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Nov 7, 2023
Updated: Dec 1, 2023
CWE ID 787
Summary
CVE-2023-47359 is a newly identified vulnerability in Videolan VLC media player. An incorrect offset read in the GetPacket() function leads to a heap-based buffer overflow, causing memory corruption. This issue can potentially be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code or crash the application. Users are advised to upgrade to version 3.0.20 or later to mitigate this risk. Until then, they should exercise caution when handling media files from untrusted sources.
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Affected Products
- VLC Media Player
Affected Vendors
- VideoLAN
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