CVE-2011-2194
UnknownEPSS 9.18%
Last modified
CVE-2011-2194 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the XSPF playlist parser in VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.5 through 1.1.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that trigger a heap-based buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 9.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Integer overflow in the XSPF playlist parser in VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.5 through 1.1.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that trigger a heap-based buffer overflow.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.8.5 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.8.6 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.8.6a |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.8.6b |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.8.6c |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.8.6d |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.8.6e |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.8.6f |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.8.6g |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.8.6h |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.8.6i |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.9.0 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.9.1 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.9.2 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.9.3 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.9.4 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.9.5 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.9.6 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.9.8a |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.9.9 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.9.9a |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.9.10 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.0.0 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.0.1 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.0.2 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.0.3 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.0.4 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.0.5 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.0.6 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.1.0 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.1.1 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.1.2 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.1.3 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.1.4 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.1.4.1 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.1.5 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.1.6 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.1.7 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.1.8 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 1.1.9 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44892Vendor Advisory
- http://www.videolan.org/security/sa1104.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44892Vendor Advisory
- http://www.videolan.org/security/sa1104.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-2194?
Integer overflow in the XSPF playlist parser in VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.5 through 1.1.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that trigger a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2011-2194?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-2194 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2194?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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