CVE-2014-9598: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-9598: The picture_Release function in misc/picture.c in VideoLAN VLC media player 2.1.5 allows remote attackers t...

The picture_Release function in misc/picture.c in VideoLAN VLC media player 2.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (write access violation) via a crafted M2V file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 13:47 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-9598 is a VLC media player memory-corruption issue triggered by a crafted M2V video file. The public record says it can allow arbitrary code execution or a denial of service. Business risk is mainly endpoints or workflows where users open untrusted media using VLC 2.1.5. Exposure is likely limited to environments still running VLC media player 2.1.5 and opening M2V files from email, downloads, shared drives, or external media. The source bundle does not identify other affected products or versions. Treat as a high-priority legacy endpoint cleanup item if VLC 2.1.5 exists in the environment. Urgency is lower where modern supported VLC versions are deployed and untrusted media handling is controlled. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for VLC media player 2.1.5.; Check VideoLAN and distributor guidance for fixed or supported VLC packages.; Avoid opening untrusted M2V files on vulnerable VLC builds..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 05:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 21, 2015, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://trac.videolan.org/vlc/ticket/13390CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
GLSA-201603-08CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
https://trac.videolan.org/vlc/attachment/ticket/13390/windbglog.txtCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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