Vulnerability Description
Double free vulnerability in the get_chunk_header function in modules/demux/ty.c in VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.0 through 1.1.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TiVo (TY) file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=7d282fac1cc455b5a5eca2bb56375e
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47325Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1026449
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/29/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/30/9
- http://www.osvdb.org/77975
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51231
- http://www.videolan.org/security/sa1108.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/71916
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=7d282fac1cc455b5a5eca2bb56375e
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47325Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1026449
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/29/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/30/9
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0023?
CVE-2012-0023 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Double free vulnerability in the get_chunk_header function in modules/demux/ty.c in VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.0 through 1.1.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and poss...
How severe is CVE-2012-0023?
CVE-2012-0023 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-2012-0023?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Videolan Vlc Media Player.