Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:DL:VLC-TY-BO1 |
|---|---|
Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
VideoLAN VLC Media Player TY Processing Buffer Overflow1 |
Release Date |
2015/09/30 |
Update Number |
2541 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.1+, isg-3.5.141421+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: VideoLAN VLC Media Player TY Processing Buffer Overflow1
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the VideoLAN VLC Media Player. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the server. In an unsuccessful attack, the VideoLAN VLC client application terminates unexpectedly.