VideoLAN VLC Media Player up to 1.1.7 libdirectx_plugin.dll memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in VideoLAN VLC Media Player up to 1.1.7. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality in the library libdirectx_plugin.dll. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2010-3276. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player up to 1.1.7 (Multimedia Player Software) and classified as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality in the library libdirectx_plugin.dll. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

libdirectx_plugin.dll in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 1.1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted width in an NSV file.

The weakness was disclosed 03/23/2011 by Ricardo Narvaja with CORE Security Technologies (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at videolan.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2010-3276. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/29/2024).

A public exploit has been developed in Ruby. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 53304 (Debian DSA-2211-1 : vlc - missing input sanitising), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 119092 (VLC Media Player AMV and NSV Data Processing Memory Corruption Vulnerability).

Upgrading to version 1.1.8 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 23958.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (66260), Tenable (53304), SecurityFocus (BID 47012†), OSVDB (71278†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1025250†). The entry VDB-4324 is pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Access: Public
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Nessus ID: 53304
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-2211-1 : vlc - missing input sanitising
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OpenVAS ID: 69555
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2211-1 (vlc)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: VLC Media Player 1.1.8
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09/09/2010 🔍
03/23/2011 +195 days 🔍
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03/20/2015 +1452 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: videolan.org

Advisory: DSA-2211
Researcher: Ricardo Narvaja
Organization: CORE Security Technologies
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2010-3276 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-3276
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-56947

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X-Force: 66260
SecurityFocus: 47012 - VLC Media Player '.AMV' and '.NSV' Files Multiple Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 43826
OSVDB: 71278 - VLC Media Player libdirectx_plugin.dll NSV File Large Video Dimension Overflow
SecurityTracker: 1025250
Vulnerability Center: 30711 - VideoLAN VLC Media Player <1.1.8 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability via a Crafted NSV File, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/20/2015 16:16
Updated: 12/29/2024 17:54
Changes: 03/20/2015 16:16 (69), 05/06/2019 07:13 (14), 10/21/2021 10:45 (5), 10/21/2021 10:51 (1), 10/21/2021 10:57 (2), 12/29/2024 17:54 (17)
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