Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-8311
Potential heap based buffer overflow in ParseJSS in VideoLAN VLC before 2.2.5 due to skipping NULL terminator in an input string allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted subtitles file.
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code
Published
2017-05-23 21:29:00
Updated
2018-04-27 01:29:01
Threat overview for CVE-2017-8311
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Top open port discovered on systems with this issue
80
IPs affected by CVE-2017-8311 73
Threat actors abusing to this issue?
Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-8311
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 10.18%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 94 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-8311
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
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nvd@nist.gov |
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7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
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5.9
|
nvd@nist.gov |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-8311
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-8311
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http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3899
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-3899-1 vlc
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44514/
VLC Media Player/Kodi/PopcornTime 'Red Chimera' < 2.2.5 - Memory Corruption (PoC)
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http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git;a=commitdiff;h=775de716add17322f24b476439f903a829446eb6
git.videolan.org Git - vlc.git/commitdiffPatch
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98634
VideoLAN VLC CVE-2017-8311 Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-10
VLC: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201707-10) — Gentoo security
Products affected by CVE-2017-8311
- cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*