CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-0364: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Jan 21 2010(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 0.8.6 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an ogg file with a crafted Advanced SubStation Alpha Subtitle (.ass) file, probably involving the Dialogue field.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.8.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-0364?

    CVE-2010-0364 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-0364?

    To fix CVE-2010-0364, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of VLC Media Player, specifically versions later than 0.8.6.

  • What types of files are involved in CVE-2010-0364?

    CVE-2010-0364 involves .ogg files that contain crafted Advanced SubStation Alpha Subtitle (.ass) files.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2010-0364?

    Users of VideoLAN VLC Media Player version 0.8.6 are affected by CVE-2010-0364.

  • Can CVE-2010-0364 be exploited without user interaction?

    Exploitation of CVE-2010-0364 typically requires user interaction to open the maliciously crafted media file.

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