CVE-2011-1684 json
Heap-based buffer overflow in the MP4_ReadBox_skcr function in libmp4.c in the MP4 demultiplexer in VideoLAN VLC media player 1.x before 1.…
published 2011-05-03 15 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2011-1684
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 4.6%
- EPSS 4.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 91%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in the MP4_ReadBox_skcr function in libmp4.c in the MP4 demultiplexer in VideoLAN VLC media player 1.x before 1.1.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted MP4 file.
Patch / fix
- vlc Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 1.1.8-3
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2011-1684
Exploit prediction
4.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 91% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2011/04/11/17
mailing-list, patch
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2011/04/13/14
mailing-list, patch
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videolan.org
/security/sa1103.html
patch, vendor-advisory
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debian.org
/security/2011/dsa-2218
vendor-advisory
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2011/0954
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/43890
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/44022
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2011/0916
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14741
vdb-entry, signature
- git.videolan.org /?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=5637ca8141bf39f263ecdb62035d2cb45c740821
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2011/04/13/17
mailing-list
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/66664
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/47293
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id?1025373
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2011-1684
- NVD CVE-2011-1684
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