The ReadMetaFromId3v2 function in taglib.cpp in the TagLib plugin in VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.0 through 1.1.2 does not properly process ID3v2 tags, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted media file.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 4.3
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade vlc | Jul 30, 2024 | Aug 20, 2010 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade vlc | Dec 10, 2025 | Aug 14, 2010 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade media-video/vlc. | Oct 30, 2017 | Aug 20, 2010 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade vlc | Nov 19, 2024 | Aug 20, 2010 |
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