VideoLAN.VLC.MMS.Protocol.Handling.Heap.Overflow

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer overflow vulnerability in
Videolan VLC.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles
MMST traffic. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted MMST stream.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Videolan VLC version 0.8.6i and later versions.

Impact logoImpact

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

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Upgrade to the latest version, available from the web site.
http://www.videolan.org/

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2023-08-01 25.612 Name:VideoLan.
VLC.
MMS.
Protocol.
Handling.
Heap.
Overflow:VideoLAN.
VLC.
MMS.
Protocol.
Handling.
Heap.
Overflow
2021-01-11 16.995