HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2014-9630
HIGH

CVE-2014-9630

CWE-119Published: January 24, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The rtp_packetize_xiph_config function in modules/stream_out/rtpfmt.c in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.1.6 uses a stack-allocation approach with a size determined by arbitrary input data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted length value.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-9630 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.

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 NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/20/5
PATCHhttps://github.com/videolan/vlc/commit/204291467724867b79735c0ee3aeb0dbc2200f97
PATCHhttp://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/20/5
PATCHhttps://github.com/videolan/vlc/commit/204291467724867b79735c0ee3aeb0dbc2200f97
ADVISORYhttps://www.videolan.org/security/sa1501.html
ADVISORYhttps://www.videolan.org/security/sa1501.html

All References (6)

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http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/20/5Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/videolan/vlc/commit/204291467724867b79735c0ee3aeb0dbc2200f97Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.videolan.org/security/sa1501.htmlVendor Advisory
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http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/20/5Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/videolan/vlc/commit/204291467724867b79735c0ee3aeb0dbc2200f97Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.videolan.org/security/sa1501.htmlVendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2014-9630
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 24, 2020

Related CVEs (CWE-119)

CVE-2002-2248
10.0
CVE-2008-6821
10.0
CVE-2005-3653
10.0
CVE-2002-1357
10.0
CVE-2001-0629
10.0
CVE-2002-2250
10.0

Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2014-9630 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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