Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the MP4_ReadBox_skcr function in libmp4.c in the MP4 demultiplexer in VideoLAN VLC media player 1.x before 1.1.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted MP4 file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=5637ca8141bf39f263ecdb62035d2c
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/11/17Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/13/14Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/13/17
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43890Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44022Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025373
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2218
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47293
- http://www.videolan.org/security/sa1103.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0916Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0954Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66664
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=5637ca8141bf39f263ecdb62035d2c
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1684?
CVE-2011-1684 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in the MP4_ReadBox_skcr function in libmp4.c in the MP4 demultiplexer in VideoLAN VLC media player 1.x before 1.1.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (app...
How severe is CVE-2011-1684?
CVE-2011-1684 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1684?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Videolan Vlc Media Player.