Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:DL:VLC-MEDIA-PLY-ASS |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
VLC Media Player ".ass" File Buffer Overflow |
Release Date |
2012/12/04 |
Update Number |
2208 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: VLC Media Player ".ass" File Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in VLC Media Player. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the application.
Extended Description
VLC media player is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability because the Aegisub Advanced SubStation ('.ass') file handler fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied input. Attackers may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions. VLC media player 0.6.8 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Affected Products
- VideoLAN VLC media player 0.6.8
References
- BugTraq: 37832
- CVE: CVE-2010-0364