Vulnerability Description
The ReadMetaFromId3v2 function in taglib.cpp in the TagLib plugin in VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.0 through 1.1.2 does not properly process ID3v2 tags, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted media file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc/vlc-1.0.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=22a22e356c9d9399308681
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc/vlc-1.1.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=24918843e57c7962e28fcb
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/42386
- http://www.videolan.org/security/sa1004.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2087
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc/vlc-1.0.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=22a22e356c9d9399308681
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc/vlc-1.1.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=24918843e57c7962e28fcb
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/42386
- http://www.videolan.org/security/sa1004.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2087
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2937?
CVE-2010-2937 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The ReadMetaFromId3v2 function in taglib.cpp in the TagLib plugin in VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.0 through 1.1.2 does not properly process ID3v2 tags, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial...
How severe is CVE-2010-2937?
CVE-2010-2937 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-2937?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Videolan Vlc Media Player.