Intrusion PreventionVLC.Player.TY.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attempt to exploit a buffer-overflow vulnerability in VLC Media Player.
The vulnerability is caused by an error that occurs when the vulnerable software handles a crafted media file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted .MPG file.
Affected Products
VLC Media Player 0.9.0 through 0.9.4
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Update to VLC Player version 0.9.5.
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
| Date | Version | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-22 | 15.892 | Sig Added |
| ID | 16088 |
| Created | Nov 27, 2008 |
| Updated | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2008-4654 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 75.35% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | Other |