First published: Tue May 03 2011(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the MP4_ReadBox_skcr function in libmp4.c in the MP4 demultiplexer in VideoLAN VLC media player 1.x before 1.1.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted MP4 file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.1.3 | |
VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.1.7 | |
VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.0.3 | |
VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.1.4 | |
VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.1.5 | |
VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.1.6.1 | |
VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.0.1 | |
VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.1.2 | |
VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.0.0 | |
VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.0.4 | |
VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.1.0 | |
VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.0.2 | |
VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.1.6 | |
VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.1.8 | |
VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.1.1 | |
VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.0.6 | |
VideoLAN VLC media player | =1.0.5 | |
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 | |
VLC media player | =1.1.7 | |
VLC media player | =1.1.8 |
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CVE-2011-1684 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can lead to denial of service or potential remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2011-1684, upgrade your VLC media player to version 1.1.9 or later.
CVE-2011-1684 affects VLC media player versions from 1.0.0 to 1.1.8.
CVE-2011-1684 enables attackers to exploit a heap-based buffer overflow, potentially leading to application crashes or arbitrary code execution.
Further details about CVE-2011-1684 can be found in security advisories and vulnerability databases specific to VLC.