// For flags

CVE-2010-3275

VideoLAN VLC Media Player 1.1.4 - 'AMV' Dangling Pointer

Severity Score

7.8
*CVSS v3

Exploit Likelihood

86.7%
*EPSS

Affected Versions

70
*CPE

Public Exploits

4
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

libdirectx_plugin.dll in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 1.1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted width in an AMV file, related to a "dangling pointer vulnerability."

libdirectx_plugin.dll del reproductor multimedia VideoLAN VLC en versiones anteriores a la 1.1.8 permite a atacantes remotos ejecutar código de su elección a través de una anchura modificada de un fichero AMV. Relacionado con una vulnerabilidad de puntero no liberado.

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in VLC, the worst of which could lead to user-assisted execution of arbitrary code. Versions less than 2.1.2 are affected.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Medium
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2010-09-09 CVE Reserved
  • 2011-03-26 First Exploit
  • 2011-03-28 CVE Published
  • 2024-08-07 CVE Updated
  • 2025-03-30 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
CWE
  • CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions (70)