VideoLAN VLC Media Player 1.0.5 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 1.0.5. This impacts an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2011-1087. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 1.0.5 (Multimedia Player Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. 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. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in VideoLAN VLC media player 1.0.5 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted .mp3 file that is played during bookmark creation.

The weakness was released 03/05/2010 by Gjoko Krstic (Website). The advisory is available at zeroscience.mk. This vulnerability was named CVE-2011-1087 since 02/24/2011. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/15/2025).

A public exploit has been developed in MP3 File. 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 78879 (GLSA-201411-01 : VLC: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 116994 (VLC Media Player Bookmark Handling Memory Corruption Vulnerability - Zero Day).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (78879), SecurityFocus (BID 38569†), OSVDB (62728†), Secunia (SA38853†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-32078†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-4118, VDB-7069, VDB-9448 and VDB-10074. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Access: Public
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Nessus ID: 78879
Nessus Name: GLSA-201411-01 : VLC: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 801781
OpenVAS Name: VLC Media Player Bookmark Creation Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (Linux)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: videolan.org

Advisory: zeroscience.mk
Researcher: Gjoko Krstic
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2011-1087 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-1087
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-57286

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SecurityFocus: 38569 - VLC Media Player Bookmark Creation Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 38853 - VLC Media Player Bookmark Handling Memory Corruption, Less Critical
OSVDB: 62728 - VLC Media Player Bookmark Creation Crafted File Handling Memory Corruption
Vulnerability Center: 32078 - VideoLAN VLC Media Player 1.0.5 Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability via a Crafted .mp3 File, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 01/15/2025 21:10
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (59), 05/06/2019 07:13 (19), 11/05/2021 12:58 (2), 01/15/2025 21:10 (20)
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