CVE-2010-0364 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a maliciously crafted OGG file with a specific subtitle format.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2010-0364?
CVE-2010-0364 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player, published on 21 Jan 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 0.8.6 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an ogg file with a crafted Advanced SubStation Alpha Subtitle (.ass) file, probably involving the Dialogue field.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0364?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Videolan Vlc Media Player.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0364?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2010-0364 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-0364 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Videolan Vlc Media Player
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2010-0364, GHSA-g7vj-rmhg-q3rh.