Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in VideoLAN VLC media player 1.0.5 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted .mp3 file that is played during bookmark creation.
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/2011/03/02/3
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/03/8
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/03/9
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/28/7
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38853Vendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/62728
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38569Exploit
- http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2010-4931.phpExploit
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/02/3
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/03/8
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/03/9
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/28/7
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38853Vendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/62728
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1087?
CVE-2011-1087 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in VideoLAN VLC media player 1.0.5 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a...
How severe is CVE-2011-1087?
CVE-2011-1087 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1087?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Videolan Vlc Media Player.