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CVE-2013-1868

UnknownEPSS 10.98%

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CVE-2013-1868 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple buffer overflows in VideoLAN VLC media player 2.0.4 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the (1) freetype renderer and (2) HTML subtitle parser.. EPSS estimates a 10.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in VideoLAN VLC media player 2.0.4 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the (1) freetype renderer and (2) HTML subtitle parser.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
10.98%

95.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VideolanVlc Media Player<= 2.0.4
VideolanVlc Media Player2.0.0
VideolanVlc Media Player2.0.1
VideolanVlc Media Player2.0.2
VideolanVlc Media Player2.0.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1868?
Multiple buffer overflows in VideoLAN VLC media player 2.0.4 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the (1) freetype renderer and (2) HTML subtitle parser.
How severe is CVE-2013-1868?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-1868 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1868?
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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Source: NVD / NIST