CVE-2011-1087 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in VLC media player allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a crash via a crafted MP3 file during bookmark creation.
- 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-2011-1087?
CVE-2011-1087 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player, published on 3 May 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
Buffer overflow in VideoLAN VLC media player 1.0.5 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted .mp3 file that is played during bookmark creation.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1087?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Videolan Vlc Media Player.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1087?
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-2011-1087 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1087 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Videolan Vlc Media Player
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2011-1087, GHSA-qvq4-69gg-r8gx.