CVE-2011-1684: Buffer Overflow

Published May 3, 2011
·
Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in the MP4ReadBoxskcr 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.

Affected Software

17 affected components
Videolan VLC Media Player=1.0.0
Videolan VLC Media Player=1.0.1
Videolan VLC Media Player=1.0.2
Videolan VLC Media Player=1.0.3
Videolan VLC Media Player=1.0.4
Videolan VLC Media Player=1.0.5
Videolan VLC Media Player=1.0.6
Videolan VLC Media Player=1.1.0
Videolan VLC Media Player=1.1.1
Videolan VLC Media Player=1.1.2
Videolan VLC Media Player=1.1.3
Videolan VLC Media Player=1.1.4
Videolan VLC Media Player=1.1.5
Videolan VLC Media Player=1.1.6
Videolan VLC Media Player=1.1.6.1
Videolan VLC Media Player=1.1.7
Videolan VLC Media Player=1.1.8

Event History

May 3, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1684?

CVE-2011-1684 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can lead to denial of service or potential remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-1684?

To fix CVE-2011-1684, upgrade your VLC media player to version 1.1.9 or later.

3

Which versions of VLC media player are affected by CVE-2011-1684?

CVE-2011-1684 affects VLC media player versions from 1.0.0 to 1.1.8.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2011-1684 enable?

CVE-2011-1684 enables attackers to exploit a heap-based buffer overflow, potentially leading to application crashes or arbitrary code execution.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2011-1684?

Further details about CVE-2011-1684 can be found in security advisories and vulnerability databases specific to VLC.

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