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
References
BugTraq: 55850
CVE: CVE-2013-1331
URL: http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/ms13-051
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
mx-19.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-19.4
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.4
srxevo-25.4
vsrx-26.2
srx-26.2
srx-branch-26.2
vsrx3bsd-26.2
mx-12.3
srx-12.3
srx-branch-12.3
vsrx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3761
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Videolan
CVSS Score
4.3