CVE-2017-8311 describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in VideoLAN VLC media player versions prior to 2.2.5, specifically within the ParseJSS function. This flaw, caused by skipping a NULL terminator in an input string, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted subtitles file. With a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), successful exploitation could lead to high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts, requiring user interaction but with low attack complexity. While not listed on the KEV catalog and lacking Metasploit or Nuclei modules, a proof-of-concept exploit is available on ExploitDB, indicating the potential for exploitation. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.2.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.1 Bluesky, 0.0 Mastodon, and 0.2 GitHub mentions.
No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.3 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.