VideoLAN.VLC.MMS.Protocol.Handling.Heap.Overflow
Description
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
Videolan VLC version 0.8.6i and later versions.
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Upgrade to the latest version, available from the web site.
http://www.videolan.org/
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
Date | Version | Detail |
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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 |