# CVE-2014-9630: 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 appr

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2020-01-24 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

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

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