CVE-2011-2194 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a crash or execute arbitrary code via integer overflow in the XSPF playlist parser, requiring user interaction to open a malicious file.
- 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-2011-2194?
CVE-2011-2194 is a critical vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player, published on 24 Jun 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
Integer overflow in the XSPF playlist parser in VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.5 through 1.1.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that trigger a heap-based buffer overflow.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2194?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Videolan Vlc Media Player.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2194?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2011-2194 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-2194 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Videolan Vlc Media Player
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2011-2194, DSA-2257-1, GHSA-8w7r-2fqh-wwx8.