Stack-based buffer overflow in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted MMS:// stream.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 8.8
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade vlc | Jul 30, 2024 | Mar 19, 2012 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade vlc | Dec 10, 2025 | Sep 15, 2012 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade media-video/vlc. | Oct 30, 2017 | Mar 19, 2012 |
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