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Short Name |
HTTP:STC:M3U-VLC-SMB-LINK |
|---|---|
Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
VideoLAN VLC Media Player SMB Link Buffer Overflow |
Release Date |
2010/09/22 |
Update Number |
1777 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-11.4+, srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vmx-17.4+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+ |
HTTP: VideoLAN VLC Media Player SMB Link Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the VideoLAN VLC Media Player. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the client.
Extended Description
VLC Media Player is prone to a remote stack-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data. Attackers could exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will likely cause denial-of-service conditions. VLC Media Player 0.9.9 through 1.0.1 for Windows are vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Affected Products
- Videolan vlc_media_player 0.9.9
- Videolan vlc_media_player 1.0.0
- Videolan vlc_media_player 1.0.1
References
- BugTraq: 35500
- CVE: CVE-2009-2484