HTTP: VideoLAN VLC Media Player SWF Code Execution

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against VLC Media Player. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.

References

BugTraq: 56861

Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:VIDEOLAN-VLC-SWF-CE
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Code Execution Media Player SWF VLC VideoLAN bid:56861
Release Date
08/22/2013
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
3324
False Positive
Unknown

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