VLC.Media.Player.libmodplug.Buffer.Overflow

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack 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 malicious .s3m file. A remote attacker may exploit this to
execute arbitrary code via a crafted .s3m file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

VLC Media Player version 1.1.8

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Currently we are not aware of any vendor supplied patch for this issue.

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)