Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:DL:ZIP-FOR-MEDIA |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Compressed File Downloaded for Media File Requested |
Release Date |
2010/10/07 |
Update Number |
1787 |
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: Compressed File Downloaded for Media File Requested
This signature detects attempts to download a compressed (ZIP) file when a media file was requested. Some video players attempt to load the compressed file as a media file, which can result in arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
VLC media player is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied input. Attackers can leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions. VLC media player 1.0.6 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Affected Products
- VideoLAN VLC media player 0.5.0
- VideoLAN VLC media player 0.6.8
- VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.6
- VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.6A
- VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.6B
- VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.6C
- VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.6D
- VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.6E
- VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.6F
- VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.6G
- VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.6H
- VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.6I
- VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.0
- VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.1
- VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.2
- VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.3
- VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.4
- VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.5
- VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.6
- VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.7
- VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.8A
- VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.9
- 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 1.0.5
- VideoLAN VLC media player 1.0.6
References
- BugTraq: 40428