CVE-2010-3907 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a crafted Real Media file exploiting integer overflows 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-2010-3907?
CVE-2010-3907 is a critical vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player, published on 3 Jan 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
Multiple integer overflows in real.c in the Real demuxer plugin in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 1.1.6 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a zero i_subpackets value in a Real Media file, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-3907?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Videolan Vlc Media Player.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3907?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2010-3907 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-3907 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Videolan Vlc Media Player
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2010-3907, GHSA-ww74-g265-xf82.