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CVE-2016-5108

UnknownEPSS 24.75%

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CVE-2016-5108 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the DecodeAdpcmImaQT function in modules/codec/adpcm.c in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted QuickTime IMA file.. EPSS estimates a 24.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the DecodeAdpcmImaQT function in modules/codec/adpcm.c in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted QuickTime IMA file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
24.75%

97.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DebianDebian Linux8.0
VideolanVlc Media Player<= 2.2.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5108?
Buffer overflow in the DecodeAdpcmImaQT function in modules/codec/adpcm.c in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted QuickTime IMA file.
How severe is CVE-2016-5108?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5108 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 24.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5108?
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Source: NVD / NIST