High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published May 29, 2017· Updated Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-9301

Description

plugins\audio_filter\libmpgatofixed32_plugin.dll in VideoLAN VLC media player 2.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.

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Affected products

VideoLAN/VLC media player
cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Range: <=2.2.4

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

code610.blogspot.com/2017/04/multiple-crashes-in-vlc-224.htmlnvdExploitThird Party Advisory
www.securityfocus.com/bid/98746nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

News mentions

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