CVE-2010-1444: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Dec 26 2014(Updated: )
The ZIP archive decompressor in VideoLAN VLC media player before 1.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted archive.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VLC Media Player | =0.8.6b | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.7.2 | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.8.6g | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.8.1337 | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.5.0 | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.8.4a | |
| VLC Media Player | =1.0.3 | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.8.0 | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.9.0 | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.9.4 | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.8.5 | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.9.9a | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.6.2 | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.8.6h | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.9.10 | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.8.4 | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.8.6 | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.8.6c | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.8.6i | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.5.2 | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.7.0 | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.9.1 | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.9.8a | |
| VLC Media Player | =1.0.1 | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.5.3 | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.8.6a | |
| VLC Media Player | <=1.0.5 | |
| VLC Media Player | =1.0.0 | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.9.5 | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.6.0 | |
| VLC Media Player | =1.0.4 | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.8.6f | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.5.1 | |
| VLC Media Player | =1.0.2 | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.9.2 | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.6.1 | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.8.1 | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.9.9 | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.8.6e | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.8.6d | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.7.1 | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.8.2 | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.9.3 | |
| VLC Media Player | =0.9.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-1444?
CVE-2010-1444 has a medium severity level due to its potential to cause denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1444?
To fix CVE-2010-1444, you should update VideoLAN VLC media player to version 1.0.6 or later.
What versions of VLC media player are affected by CVE-2010-1444?
CVE-2010-1444 affects VideoLAN VLC media player versions prior to 1.0.6.
Can CVE-2010-1444 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2010-1444 can be exploited remotely through a crafted ZIP archive.
What are the consequences of CVE-2010-1444?
Consequences of CVE-2010-1444 include invalid memory access leading to application crashes or possible arbitrary code execution.
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