CVE-2011-2587

Name: CVE-2011-2587
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-07-27T02:55:02.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.69%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-2587 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the DemuxAudioSipr function in real.c in the RealMedia demuxer in VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.x before 1.1.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Real Media file.. EPSS estimates a 3.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the DemuxAudioSipr function in real.c in the RealMedia demuxer in VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.x before 1.1.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Real Media file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.69%

88.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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	1.1.6.1
Videolan	Vlc Media Player	1.1.7
Videolan	Vlc Media Player	1.1.8
Videolan	Vlc Media Player	1.1.9
Videolan	Vlc Media Player	1.1.10
Videolan	Vlc Media Player	1.1.10.1

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 27, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-2587?

How severe is CVE-2011-2587?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-2587 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2587?

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Source: NVD / NIST