High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Jan 24, 2020· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2014-9625
CVE-2014-9625
Description
The GetUpdateFile function in misc/update.c in the Updater in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.1.6 performs an incorrect cast operation from a 64-bit integer to a 32-bit integer, which allows remote attackers to conduct buffer overflow attacks and execute arbitrary code via a crafted update status file, aka an "integer truncation" vulnerability.
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Affected products
4- VideoLAN/VLC media playerdescription
- Range: <2.1.6
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
3- github.com/videolan/vlc/commit/fbe2837bc80f155c001781041a54c58b5524fc14nvdPatchThird Party Advisory
- openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/20/5nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.videolan.org/security/sa1501.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
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