CVE-2012-1776: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 19, 2012
·
Updated

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.0.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Real RTSP stream.

Affected Software

107 affected components
Videolan VLC Media Player<=2.0.0
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.1.99a
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.1.99b
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.1.99c
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.1.99d
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.1.99e
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.1.99f
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.1.99g
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.1.99h
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.1.99i
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.2.0
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.2.50
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.2.60
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.2.61
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.2.62
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.2.63
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.2.70
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.2.71
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.2.72
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.2.73
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.2.80
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.2.81
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.2.82
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.2.83
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.2.90
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.2.91
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.2.92
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.3.0
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.3.1
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.4.0
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.4.1
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.4.2
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.4.3
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.4.3-ac3
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.4.4
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.4.5
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.4.6
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.5.0
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.5.1
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.5.2
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.5.3
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.6.0
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.6.1
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.6.2
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.7.0
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.7.1
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.7.1a
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.7.2
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.7.2-test2
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.7.2-test3
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.8.0
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.8.1
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.8.2
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.8.4
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.8.4-test2
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.8.4a
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.8.5
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.8.5-test3
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.8.5-test4
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.8.6
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.8.6a
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.8.6b
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.8.6c
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.8.6d
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.8.6e
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.8.6f
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.8.6g
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.8.6h
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.8.6i
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.8.1337
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.9
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=0.9.7
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.9.8
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=1.1.13

Event History

Mar 19, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-1776?

CVE-2012-1776 has a medium severity level as it can lead to denial of service and potential arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-1776?

To fix CVE-2012-1776, update VLC media player to version 2.0.1 or later.

3

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2012-1776?

CVE-2012-1776 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause application crashes or execute arbitrary code.

4

What software versions are affected by CVE-2012-1776?

CVE-2012-1776 affects VideoLAN VLC media player versions prior to 2.0.1.

5

Is CVE-2012-1776 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2012-1776 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited through crafted Real RTSP streams.

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