Arbitrary Code Execution and Denial of Service Vulnerability in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 2.1.5

Arbitrary Code Execution and Denial of Service Vulnerability in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 2.1.5

CVE-2014-9597 · MEDIUM Severity

AV:N/AC:M/AU:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

The picture_pool_Delete function in misc/picture_pool.c in VideoLAN VLC media player 2.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (DEP violation and application crash) via a crafted FLV file.

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