critical
9.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-3275: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Mar 28 2011(Updated: )

libdirectx_plugin.dll in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 1.1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted width in an AMV file, related to a "dangling pointer vulnerability."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
VideoLAN VLC media player=1.1.3
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.7.2
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.5.0
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.2.62
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.4.0
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.1.99e
VideoLAN VLC media player=1.0.3
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.8.0
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.1.99g
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.2.70
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.4.3
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.9.4
VideoLAN VLC media player<=1.1.7
VideoLAN VLC media player=1.1.4
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.8.5
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.6.2
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.2.61
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.9.10
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.2.71
VideoLAN VLC media player=1.1.5
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.2.83
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.8.4
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.2.72
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.8.6
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.2.0
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.3.0
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.4.4
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.2.80
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.5.2
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.7.0
VideoLAN VLC media player=1.1.6.1
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.9.8a
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.2.81
VideoLAN VLC media player=1.0.1
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.5.3
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.2.60
VideoLAN VLC media player=1.1.2
VideoLAN VLC media player=1.0.0
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.4.6
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.9.5
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.6.0
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.2.73
VideoLAN VLC media player=1.0.4
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.2.82
VideoLAN VLC media player=1.1.0
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.1.99h
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.4.1
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.2.92
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.2.91
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.5.1
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.4.2
VideoLAN VLC media player=1.0.2
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.9.2
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.1.99b
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.6.1
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.1.99f
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.1.99i
VideoLAN VLC media player=1.1.6
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.8.1
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.9.9
VideoLAN VLC media player=1.1.1
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.2.90
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.8.2
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.4.5
VideoLAN VLC media player=1.0.6
VideoLAN VLC media player=1.0.5
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.9.3
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.2.63
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.9.6
VideoLAN VLC media player=0.3.1

Remedy

http://www.videolan.org/vlc/releases/1.1.8.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-3275?

    CVE-2010-3275 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-3275?

    To fix CVE-2010-3275, upgrade VLC Media Player to version 1.1.8 or later.

  • Which versions of VLC Media Player are affected by CVE-2010-3275?

    Vulnerable versions of VLC Media Player include all versions prior to 1.1.8.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-3275?

    CVE-2010-3275 is categorized as a dangling pointer vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2010-3275 be exploited through a specific file type?

    Yes, CVE-2010-3275 can be exploited through a crafted width in an AMV file.

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