critical
9.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-3276: 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 NSV file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

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

Remedy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-3276?

    CVE-2010-3276 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-3276?

    To fix CVE-2010-3276, users should upgrade VLC Media Player to version 1.1.8 or later.

  • What exploitation techniques are associated with CVE-2010-3276?

    CVE-2010-3276 can be exploited through specially crafted NSV files which trigger arbitrary code execution.

  • Which versions of VLC are affected by CVE-2010-3276?

    Vulnerable versions of VLC Media Player include all versions before 1.1.8.

  • How can I determine if my VLC Media Player is affected by CVE-2010-3276?

    To determine if your VLC is affected by CVE-2010-3276, check the installed version against the vulnerable versions listed.

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