CVE-2012-0023: Double Free
Published Oct 30, 2012
·Updated
Double free vulnerability in the getchunkheader function in modules/demux/ty.c in VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.0 through 1.1.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TiVo (TY) file.
Affected Software
34 affected components
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.9.0
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.9.1
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.9.2
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.9.3
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.9.4
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.9.5
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.9.6
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.9.8a
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.9.9
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.9.9a
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.9.10
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=1.1.4.1
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
Videolan VLC Media Player=1.1.9
Videolan VLC Media Player=1.1.10
Videolan VLC Media Player=1.1.10.1
Videolan VLC Media Player=1.1.11
Videolan VLC Media Player=1.1.12
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 30, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0023?
CVE-2012-0023 has a high severity rating, as it can lead to a denial of service and potentially arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-0023?
To fix CVE-2012-0023, update VLC media player to version 1.1.13 or later.
3
Which versions of VLC media player are affected by CVE-2012-0023?
CVE-2012-0023 affects VLC media player versions from 0.9.0 to 1.1.12.
4
Can CVE-2012-0023 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-0023 can be exploited remotely through crafted TiVo files.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-0023?
CVE-2012-0023 is a double free vulnerability located in the get_chunk_header function.