VideoLAN VLC Media Player up to 2.0.4 SHAddToRecentDocs numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player up to 2.0.4. The impacted element is the function SHAddToRecentDocs of the component SHAddToRecentDocs. This manipulation causes numeric error. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-5855. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player up to 2.0.4 (Multimedia Player Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function SHAddToRecentDocs of the component SHAddToRecentDocs. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-189. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

The SHAddToRecentDocs function in VideoLAN VLC media player 2.0.4 and earlier might allow user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted file name that triggers an incorrect string-length calculation when the file is added to VLC. NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue crosses privilege boundaries or whether it can be exploited without user interaction.

The weakness was shared 11/05/2012 as not defined changelog entry (Maillist). The advisory is shared at seclists.org. The public release happened without involvement of VideoLAN. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-5855 since 11/12/2012. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

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.

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 X-Force (79823), Tenable (78879), SecurityFocus (BID 56405†), OSVDB (88077†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-45358†). Additional details are provided at seclists.org. The entries VDB-4118, VDB-9448, VDB-10074 and VDB-57286 are related to this item. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Nessus ID: 78879
Nessus Name: GLSA-201411-01 : VLC: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 803901
OpenVAS Name: VLC Media Player Multiple Vulnerabilities - July 13 (MAC OS X)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: videolan.org

Advisory: seclists.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2012-5855 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-5855
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-7069

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X-Force: 79823 - VLC Media Player SHAddToRecentDocs() denial of service, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 56405 - VLC Media Player 'SHAddToRecentDocs()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: 88077
Vulnerability Center: 45358 - VideoLAN VLC Media Player Remote DoS via a Crafted File Name, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/04/2012 13:39
Updated: 04/19/2021 17:33
Changes: 12/04/2012 13:39 (46), 05/06/2019 07:08 (32), 04/19/2021 17:33 (3)
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