CVE-2025-51602: Medium severity Videolan VLC Media Player vulnerability

Published Jan 16, 2026
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Updated

mmstu.c in VideoLAN VLC media player before 3.0.22 allows an out-of-bounds read and denial of service via a crafted 0x01 response from an MMS server.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Videolan VLC Media Player<3.0.22

Event History

Jan 16, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-51602?

CVE-2025-51602 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-51602?

To fix CVE-2025-51602, upgrade VLC media player to version 3.0.22 or later.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2025-51602 allow?

CVE-2025-51602 allows for an out-of-bounds read which can lead to denial of service.

4

Which versions of VLC media player are affected by CVE-2025-51602?

VLC media player versions prior to 3.0.22 are affected by CVE-2025-51602.

5

Is CVE-2025-51602 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-51602 can be exploited via a crafted 0x01 response from an MMS server.

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