CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-1684: Buffer Overflow

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-1684?

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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