CVE-2011-0021:Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the CDG decoder in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 1.1.6 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code.

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Multiple heap-based buffer overflows were found in the CDG decoder component of VideoLAN VLC Media Player before version 1.1.6. These vulnerabilities could be exploited by remote attackers to trigger a denial of service condition, leading to application crashes, or potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The vulnerabilities are due to improper handling of crafted CDG video files by the affected software.

Overview

CVE ID: CVE-2011-0021 Published Date: 2011-01-25 Severity: High Affected Versions: VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 1.1.6 CVSS Score: N/A

Remediation

To remediate these vulnerabilities, users are advised to update their VideoLAN VLC Media Player to version 1.1.6 or later. This version contains fixes for the identified heap-based buffer overflows in the CDG decoder. Users should also exercise caution when opening CDG video files from untrusted sources to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

References

  1. CVE Details: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2011-0021
  2. IBM X-Force Vulnerability Report: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64879
  3. OVAL Definition: https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12460
  4. VUPEN Advisory: http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0185
  5. oss-security Mailing List (20110120): http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/20/3
  6. oss-security Mailing List (20110119): http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/19/6
  7. SecurityFocus BID: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45927
  8. VLC Media Player Download: http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/vlc/1.1.6/vlc-1.1.6.tar.bz2
  9. VLC Media Player Commit: http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=f9b664eac0e1a7bceed9d7b5854fd9fc351b4aab

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  1. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  2. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  4. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  5. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  6. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  7. Utilities
    Utilities
  8. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  9. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  10. Mining
    Mining
  11. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  12. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  13. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  14. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  15. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  16. Construction
    Construction
  17. Information
    Information
  18. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  19. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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