Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 201701-39 - A buffer overflow in VLC might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Versions less than 2.2.4 are affected.
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201701-39
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: VLC: Buffer overflow
Date: January 17, 2017
Bugs: #584510
ID: 201701-39
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Synopsis
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A buffer overflow in VLC might allow remote attackers to execute
arbitrary code.
Background
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VLC is a cross-platform media player and streaming server.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 media-video/vlc < 2.2.4 >= 2.2.4
Description
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A buffer overflow was discovered in the DecodeAdpcmImaQT function in
modules/codec/adpcm.c in the VideoLAN VLC media player.
Impact
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Remote attackers, by enticing a user to execute a specially crafted
QuickTime IMA file, could cause a Denial of Service condition or
possibly execute arbitrary code.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All VLC users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-video/vlc-2.2.4"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2016-5108
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5108
Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-39
Concerns?
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Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
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Copyright 2017 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5