# CVE-2013-4388: Buffer overflow in the mp4a packetizer (modules/packetizer/mpeg4audio.c) in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 2.0.8 allows remote attackers t

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2013-10-11 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Buffer overflow in the mp4a packetizer (modules/packetizer/mpeg4audio.c) in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 2.0.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

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## References

- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A18086
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59793
- http://www.videolan.org/developers/vlc-branch/NEWS
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62724
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/01/2
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029120
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=9794ec1cd268c04c8bca13a5fae15df6594dff3e

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