Vulnerability Description
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in cdg.c in the CDG decoder in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 1.1.6 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted CDG video.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | <= 1.1.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/vlc/1.1.6/vlc-1.1.6.tar.bz2Patch
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=f9b664eac0e1a7bceed9d7b5854fd9
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/19/6
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/20/3Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45927
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0185Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64879
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/vlc/1.1.6/vlc-1.1.6.tar.bz2Patch
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=f9b664eac0e1a7bceed9d7b5854fd9
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/19/6
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/20/3Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45927
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0185Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64879
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-0021?
CVE-2011-0021 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in cdg.c in the CDG decoder in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 1.1.6 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute a...
How severe is CVE-2011-0021?
CVE-2011-0021 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-2011-0021?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Videolan Vlc Media Player.