CVE-2010-3276 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 28 Mar 2011 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted NSV file in VLC Media Player.

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-2010-3276?

CVE-2010-3276 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player, published on 28 Mar 2011. 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

libdirectx_plugin.dll in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 1.1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted width in an NSV file.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-3276?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Videolan Vlc Media Player.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3276?

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-2010-3276 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-3276 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Videolan Vlc Media Player vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2010-3276, GHSA-7gp9-qpvg-436r.