HTTP: VLC Media Player Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in VLC Media Player. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the server.
Extended Description
VLC Media Player is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. Successfully exploiting this issue allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the vulnerable application. Failed exploit attempts may result in a denial-of-service condition. This issue affects VLC Media Player versions 1.1.6.1 and prior.
Affected Products
Debian linux
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:VLC-MEDIAPLAYER-RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2011-0531 Code Execution Media Player Remote VLC bid:46060
Release Date
10/09/2012
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
3676
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Videolan
Debian
Pardus
CVSS Score
9.3