CVE-2014-9628

Name: CVE-2014-9628
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-24T22:15:12.52+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-9628 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The MP4_ReadBox_String function in modules/demux/mp4/libmp4.c in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.1.6 allows remote attackers to trigger an unintended zero-size malloc and conduct buffer overflow attacks, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via a box size of 7.. EPSS estimates a 2.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The MP4_ReadBox_String function in modules/demux/mp4/libmp4.c in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.1.6 allows remote attackers to trigger an unintended zero-size malloc and conduct buffer overflow attacks, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via a box size of 7.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.16%

79.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Videolan	Vlc Media Player	< 2.1.6

References

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/20/5Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/videolan/vlc/commit/2e7c7091a61aa5d07e7997b393d821e91f593c39Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.videolan.org/security/sa1501.htmlVendor Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/20/5Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/videolan/vlc/commit/2e7c7091a61aa5d07e7997b393d821e91f593c39Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.videolan.org/security/sa1501.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 24, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9628?

How severe is CVE-2014-9628?

CVE-2014-9628 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9628?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST