Vulnerability Description
libdirectx_plugin.dll in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 1.1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted width in an AMV file, related to a "dangling pointer vulnerability."
CVSS Score
9.3
HIGH
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | <= 1.1.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43826Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8162
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025250
- http://www.coresecurity.com/content/vlc-vulnerabilities-amv-nsv-files
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2211
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17048Exploit
- http://www.metasploit.com/modules/exploit/windows/browser/vlc_amvExploit
- http://www.osvdb.org/71277
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/517150/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47012Exploit
- http://www.videolan.org/vlc/releases/1.1.8.htmlPatch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0759Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66259
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43826Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-3275?
CVE-2010-3275 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). libdirectx_plugin.dll in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 1.1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted width in an AMV file, related to a "dangling pointer vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-3275?
CVE-2010-3275 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-3275?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Videolan Vlc Media Player.