CVE-2010-2062: High severity vlc media player vulnerability
Integer underflow in the realgetrdtchunk function in real.c, as used in modules/access/rtsp/real.c in VideoLAN VLC media player before 1.0.1 and stream/realrtsp/real.c in MPlayer before r29447, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted length value in an RDT chunk header.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-2062?
CVE-2010-2062 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2062?
To fix CVE-2010-2062, upgrade to VLC media player version 1.0.1 or higher.
What versions of VLC are affected by CVE-2010-2062?
VLC media player versions before 1.0.1, including all versions from 0.5.0 to 1.0.0, are affected by CVE-2010-2062.
Can CVE-2010-2062 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2010-2062 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted RDT chunk headers.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-2062?
CVE-2010-2062 is an integer underflow vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.