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CVE-2014-9630

7.8 · HIGH

The rtp_packetize_xiph_config function in modules/stream_out/rtpfmt.c in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.1.6 uses a stack-allocation approach with a size determined by arbitrary input data, whic…

Published Jan 24, 2020CWE-119EPSS 1.49%

Overview

CVE-2014-9630 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 24, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The rtp_packetize_xiph_config function in modules/stream_out/rtpfmt.c in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.1.6 uses a stack-allocation approach with a size determined by arbitrary input data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted length value.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refopenwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/20/5GitHubgithub.com/videolan/vlc/commit/204291467724867b79735c0ee3aeb0dbc2200f97Refwww.videolan.org/security/sa1501.htmlRefopenwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/20/5GitHubgithub.com/videolan/vlc/commit/204291467724867b79735c0ee3aeb0dbc2200f97Refwww.videolan.org/security/sa1501.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9630?

CVE-2014-9630 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 24, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-9630?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-9630?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-9630?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-9630 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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