CVE-2009-2484: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jul 16 2009(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Win32AddConnection function in modules/access/smb.c in VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.9, when running on Microsoft Windows, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long smb URI in a playlist file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =0.9.9 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| VLC media player | =0.9.9 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35500
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35558
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git;a=commit;h=e60a9038b13b5eb805a76755efc5c6d5e080180f
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1714
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14800
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9029
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=e60a9038b13b5eb805a76755efc5c6d5e080180f
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2484?
The severity of CVE-2009-2484 is considered critical due to its potential to cause application crashes and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2484?
To fix CVE-2009-2484, update VLC media player to a version newer than 0.9.9 where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What does CVE-2009-2484 affect?
CVE-2009-2484 affects VideoLAN VLC media player version 0.9.9 running on Microsoft Windows.
Is CVE-2009-2484 a denial of service vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2009-2484 can lead to a denial of service by crashing the VLC media player through a stack-based buffer overflow.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-2484?
CVE-2009-2484 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability found in the Win32AddConnection function of VLC media player.
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