Intrusion PreventionVLC.Media.Player.MMS.Plugin.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in VideoLan VLC Media Player.
The vulnerability is due to a lack of boundary check condition in the application when the MMS plugin application parses an overly long hostname. As a result, an attacker can trick an unsuspecting user into visiting a malicious webpage and execute arbitrary code within the context of the application.
Affected Products
VideoLAN VLC Media Player prior to 2.0.1
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://www.videolan.org/security/sa1201.html
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
| ID | 31431 |
| Created | Apr 03, 2012 |
| Updated | Jul 15, 2024 |
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| Risk |
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| Exploit Prediction Score | 72.89% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | All |
| Affected App | Other |
| Profile Type | Buffer Errors |