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Gentoo: GLSA-202101-37 Moderate: VLC Buffer Overflow Threat

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Calendar Grey January 28, 2021
Dist Gentoo Esm H88
A security flaw in VLC may permit distant assailants to run arbitrary code. Ensure you upgrade to the most recent version to protect yourself.
A buffer overflow in VLC might allow remote attacker(s) to execute arbitrary code.

Summary

VLC was found to have a buffer overflow when handling crafted MKV files.

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Topics Covered

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Resolution

All VLC users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-video/vlc-3.0.12.1"

References

[ 1 ] CVE-2020-26664 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-26664

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-37
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Concerns

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.

Severity: Normal
Title: VLC: Buffer overflow
Date: January 29, 2021
Bugs: #765040
ID: 202101-37

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Topics Covered

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Synopsis

A buffer overflow in VLC might allow remote attacker(s) to execute arbitrary code.

Background

VLC is a cross-platform media player and streaming server.

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Affected Packages

------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 media-video/vlc < 3.0.12.1 >= 3.0.12.1

Impact

===== A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted MKV file using VLC possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the process or a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

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