VideoLAN.VLC.Media.Player.MKV.Remote.Code.Execution

Release Date Jun 07, 2011
Severity high
Impact System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Description This indicates an attempt to exploit a remote Code Execution vulnerability in VLC Media Player. The vulnerability is caused by an error when the software handles a specially crafted ".mkv" file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Products VideoLAN VLC Media Player 1.1.6 and prior.
Recommended Actions Upgrade to the version 1.1.7, available from the Web site. http://www.videolan.org/
Coverage IPS VCM
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) CVE-2011-0531 CVE-2011-0522
Reference/s http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46008 (BugTraq)

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