HTTP: VideoLAN VLC Media Player PNG Remote Code Execution

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the VideoLAN VLC Media Player. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the server.

Extended Description

libpng_plugin in VideoLAN VLC media player 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted PNG file.

Affected Products

Videolan vlc_media_player

Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:VIDEOLAN-VLC-PNG-CE
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2012-5470 CVE-2013-1331 Code Execution Media PNG Player Remote VLC VideoLAN bid:55850
Release Date
10/30/2012
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3761
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Videolan

CVSS Score

4.3

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