Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:DL:VLC-MEDIAPLAYER-RCE |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
VLC Media Player Remote Code Execution |
Release Date |
2012/10/09 |
Update Number |
2191 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: VLC Media Player Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in VLC Media Player. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the server.
Extended Description
VLC Media Player is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. Successfully exploiting this issue allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the vulnerable application. Failed exploit attempts may result in a denial-of-service condition. This issue affects VLC Media Player versions 1.1.6.1 and prior.
Affected Products
- Debian Linux 5.0
- Debian Linux 5.0 Alpha
- Debian Linux 5.0 Amd64
- Debian Linux 5.0 Arm
- Debian Linux 5.0 Armel
- Debian Linux 5.0 Hppa
- Debian Linux 5.0 Ia-32
- Debian Linux 5.0 Ia-64
- Debian Linux 5.0 M68k
- Debian Linux 5.0 Mips
- Debian Linux 5.0 Mipsel
- Debian Linux 5.0 Powerpc
- Debian Linux 5.0 S/390
- Debian Linux 5.0 Sparc
- Pardus Linux 2009
- VideoLAN VLC media player 1.0.0
- VideoLAN VLC media player 1.0.1
- VideoLAN VLC media player 1.0.2
- VideoLAN VLC media player 1.0.3
- VideoLAN VLC media player 1.0.4
- VideoLAN VLC media player 1.0.5
- VideoLAN VLC media player 1.0.6
- VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.0
- VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.1
- VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.2
- VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.3
- VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.4
- VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.5
- VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.6
- VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.6.1
References
- BugTraq: 46060
- CVE: CVE-2011-0531