HTTP: VideoLAN VLC Stack-Based Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against VideoLAN VLC. A successful attack can lead to a stack-based overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the affected application.
Extended Description
VideoLAN VLC media player is prone to multiple remote code-execution vulnerabilities, including multiple buffer-overflow issues and a format-string issue. Exploiting these issues allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary machine code in the context of the affected application. VLC 0.8.6d is vulnerable to these issues; other versions may also be affected.
Affected Products
Debian linux
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:VIDEOLAN-VLC-BOF
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Buffer CVE-2007-6681 Overflow Stack-Based VLC VideoLAN bid:27015
Release Date
10/31/2012
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-19.4
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
vsrx-19.2
srx-19.3
srx-branch-12.3
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3561
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Videolan
Debian
Gentoo
CVSS Score
7.5