CVE-2014-9598

CVE-2014-9598 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-20
• Affected product: Videolan Vlc Media Player
• Published: 2015-01-21
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The picture_Release function in misc/picture.c in VideoLAN VLC media player 2.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (write access violation) via a crafted M2V file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9598?

The picture_Release function in misc/picture.c in VideoLAN VLC media player 2.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (write access violation) via a crafted M2V file.

How severe is CVE-2014-9598?

CVE-2014-9598 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9598 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9598?

CVE-2014-9598 affects Videolan Vlc Media Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9598?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-9598 published?

CVE-2014-9598 was published on 2015-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jan/72
• http://www.binarysniper.net/2015/01/vlc-media-player-215-memory-corruption.html
• https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-08
• https://trac.videolan.org/vlc/attachment/ticket/13390/windbglog.txt
• https://trac.videolan.org/vlc/ticket/13390

Affected products (1)

• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:2.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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