CVE-2010-1441 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash VLC media player by tricking users into opening crafted audio files.

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-2010-1441?

CVE-2010-1441 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player, published on 26 Dec 2014. 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

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in VideoLAN VLC media player before 1.0.6 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted byte stream to the (1) A/52, (2) DTS, or (3) MPEG Audio decoder.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-1441?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Videolan Vlc Media Player.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1441?

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-2010-1441 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-1441 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Videolan Vlc Media Player vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2010-1441, GHSA-v8mg-rg5m-8w5p.

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