CVE-2014-9628: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-9628: The MP4_ReadBox_String function in modules/demux/mp4/libmp4.c in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.1.6 all...

The MP4_ReadBox_String function in modules/demux/mp4/libmp4.c in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.1.6 allows remote attackers to trigger an unintended zero-size malloc and conduct buffer overflow attacks, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via a box size of 7.

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

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This vulnerability affects older VLC media player versions before 2.1.6. A specially crafted MP4 file can trigger memory corruption while VLC parses the file, with the stated consequence of arbitrary code execution. Business risk is highest where users or automated systems open untrusted media files. Exposure is most likely on endpoints, kiosks, media review systems, or processing workflows running VLC media player before 2.1.6 and opening untrusted MP4 content. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so version confirmation should rely on VideoLAN guidance. Treat as a high-priority legacy software remediation item if VLC is present. The risk is arbitrary code execution from malicious media, but the provided sources do not prove active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade VLC media player to 2.1.6 or later where installed.; Check VideoLAN SA1501 for vendor-specific remediation guidance.; Restrict opening untrusted MP4 files until vulnerable installations are remediated..

Prepared: Jun 6, 2026, 02:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 24, 2020, 21:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://github.com/videolan/vlc/commit/2e7c7091a61aa5d07e7997b393d821e91f593c39CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
https://www.videolan.org/security/sa1501.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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