HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2014-9629
HIGH

CVE-2014-9629

CWE-120Published: January 24, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Integer overflow in the Encode function in modules/codec/schroedinger.c in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.1.6 and 2.2.x before 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to conduct buffer overflow attacks and execute arbitrary code via a crafted length value.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-9629 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

videolan1 product(s)
vlc media player
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/videolan/vlc/commit/9bb0353a5c63a7f8c6fc853faa3df4b4df1f5eb5
PATCHhttps://github.com/videolan/vlc/commit/9bb0353a5c63a7f8c6fc853faa3df4b4df1f5eb5
ADVISORYhttp://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/20/5
ADVISORYhttps://www.videolan.org/security/sa1501.html
ADVISORYhttp://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/20/5
ADVISORYhttps://www.videolan.org/security/sa1501.html

All References (6)

→
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/20/5Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/videolan/vlc/commit/9bb0353a5c63a7f8c6fc853faa3df4b4df1f5eb5Patch · Third Party Advisory
→
https://www.videolan.org/security/sa1501.htmlThird Party Advisory · Vendor Advisory
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http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/20/5Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/videolan/vlc/commit/9bb0353a5c63a7f8c6fc853faa3df4b4df1f5eb5Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.videolan.org/security/sa1501.htmlThird Party Advisory · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2014-9629
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-120
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 24, 2020

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2014-9629 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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