Vulnerability Description
VideoLAN VLC media player before 1.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted byte stream to the (1) AVI, (2) ASF, or (3) Matroska (aka MKV) demuxer.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | <= 1.0.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/04/28/4
- http://www.videolan.org/security/sa1003.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/04/28/4
- http://www.videolan.org/security/sa1003.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1442?
CVE-2010-1442 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). VideoLAN VLC media player before 1.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted byte stream t...
How severe is CVE-2010-1442?
CVE-2010-1442 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-1442?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Videolan Vlc Media Player.