VLC Media Player '.RM' and '.AVI' Files Multiple Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
BID:48664
Info
VLC Media Player '.RM' and '.AVI' Files Multiple Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
| Bugtraq ID: | 48664 |
| Class: | Boundary Condition Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2011-2587 CVE-2011-2588 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Jul 13 2011 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Nov 10 2014 12:57AM |
| Credit: | Hossein Lotfi |
| Vulnerable: |
VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.9 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.8 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.7 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.4 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.2 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.0.6 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.0.5 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.0.3 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.0.2 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.0.1 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.0 VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.7 VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.4 VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.3 VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.2 VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.1 VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9 VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.6 VideoLAN VLC media player 0.6.8 VideoLAN VLC media player 0.5 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.6 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.5 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.3 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.10 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.1 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.0 VideoLAN VLC media player 1.0.4 Gentoo Linux |
| Not Vulnerable: |
VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.11 |
Discussion
VLC Media Player '.RM' and '.AVI' Files Multiple Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
VLC media player is prone to multiple heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerabilities.
Successful exploits can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.
VLC media player versions 0.5.0 through 1.1.10 are vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
VLC media player is prone to multiple heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerabilities.
Successful exploits can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.
VLC media player versions 0.5.0 through 1.1.10 are vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Exploit / POC
VLC Media Player '.RM' and '.AVI' Files Multiple Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
Solution / Fix
VLC Media Player '.RM' and '.AVI' Files Multiple Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.
References
VLC Media Player '.RM' and '.AVI' Files Multiple Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
References:
References:
- Security Advisory 1105 (VideoLAN)
- Security Advisory 1106 (VideoLAN)
- VLC Homepage (VideoLAN)