Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-5470
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.
Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2012-5470
- cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Threat overview for CVE-2012-5470
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Top open port discovered on systems with this issue
80
IPs affected by CVE-2012-5470 8
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Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-5470
75.82%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 98 %
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CVSS scores for CVE-2012-5470
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
8.6
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2.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-5470
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-5470
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55850
VLC Media Player Read Access Violation Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15540
Repository / Oval Repository
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http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21889/
VideoLAN VLC Media Player 2.0.3 - '.png' ReadAV Crash (PoC) - Windows dos ExploitExploit
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http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/24/3
oss-security - VLC 2.0.3 libpng_plugin CVE-2012-5470
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