VLC.Player.VOB.File.Parsing.Heap.Corruption

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a Heap Corruption vulnerability in VideoLan VLC Media Player.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles maliciously crafted VOB files. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, via a crafted VOB file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

VLC Media Palyer 2.2.4 and earlier versions.

Impact logoImpact

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

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the latest update from the vendor.
http://www.videolan.org/vlc/index.html

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)