Description
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.0.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Real RTSP stream.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | vlc | 2.0.1-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | vlc | 2.0.1-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | vlc | 2.0.1-1 | — |
References
- http://www.videolan.org/security/sa1202.html
- 52550 vdb-entry
- 80189 vdb-entry
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:14817 vdb-entry signature
- vlcmediaplayer-realrtsp-bo(74118) vdb-entry