HTTP: Compressed File Downloaded for Media File Requested
This signature detects attempts to download a compressed (ZIP) file when a media file was requested. Some video players attempt to load the compressed file as a media file, which can result in arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
VLC media player is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied input. Attackers can leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions. VLC media player 1.0.6 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Affected Products
Videolan vlc_media_player
References
BugTraq: 40428
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:ZIP-FOR-MEDIA
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Compressed Downloaded File Media Requested bid:40428 for
Release Date
10/07/2010
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
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Videolan