CVE-2011-2194
Description
Integer overflow in the XSPF playlist parser in VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.5 through 1.1.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that trigger a heap-based buffer overflow.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
VideoLAN VLC Media Player 1.1.9 - XSPF Playlist Local File Integer Overflow
OS impact
Debian Fixed 5 releases
| Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| trixie | Fixed | 1.1.10-1 |
| sid | Fixed | 1.1.10-1 |
| forky | Fixed | 1.1.10-1 |
| bullseye | Fixed | 1.1.10-1 |
| bookworm | Fixed | 1.1.10-1 |
Application impact
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44892
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2257
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48171
- http://www.videolan.org/security/sa1104.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14774
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2194
CWEs
CWE-189
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.