CVE-2011-1684

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Heap-based buffer overflow in the MP4_ReadBox_skcr function in libmp4.c in the MP4 demultiplexer in VideoLAN VLC media p

Heap-based buffer overflow in the MP4_ReadBox_skcr function in libmp4.c in the MP4 demultiplexer in VideoLAN VLC media player 1.x before 1.1.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted MP4 file.

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.8 EPSS 0.0494

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No active-exploitation, high-EPSS, or public-exploit signals - routine patching cadence

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Weakness Classification

CWE-119Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

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Affected Products & Versions

videolan vlc media playerall versions

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Scoring & Timeline

6.8

MEDIUM · CVSS v2 (legacy) · cve@mitre.org

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v2 Vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Published to NVD03 May 2011 · 08:55 PM

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References & Sources

Source URLs (vendor pages, mailing lists, write-ups). Exploit/PoC links are in their own section above to avoid duplication.

http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/11/17Patch

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/13/14Patch

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/13/17

http://secunia.com/advisories/43890Vendor Advisory

http://secunia.com/advisories/44022Vendor Advisory

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http://securitytracker.com/id?1025373

http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2218

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47293

http://www.videolan.org/security/sa1103.htmlPatchVendor Advisory

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0916Vendor Advisory

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0954Vendor Advisory

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66664

https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14741

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