CVE-2012-1776 json
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.0.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (applica…
published 2012-03-19 14 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-1786
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 5.2%
- EPSS 5.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 92%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.0.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Real RTSP stream.
Patch / fix
- vlc Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 2.0.1-1
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2012-1776
Exploit prediction
5.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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videolan.org
/security/sa1202.html
vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/52550
vdb-entry
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osvdb.org
/80189
vdb-entry
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14817
vdb-entry, signature
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/74118
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-1776
- NVD CVE-2012-1776
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