CVE-2012-5470 json
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…
published 2012-10-26 14 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-5389
- cvss
- 4.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 5.8%
- EPSS 5.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 93%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
- vlc Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 2.0.4-1
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2012-5470
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-21889)
- Published
Exploit prediction
5.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-21889 VideoLAN VLC Media Player 2.0.3 - '.png' ReadAV Crash (PoC) dos, 2012-10-11
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/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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exploit-db.com
/exploits/21889/
exploit
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2012/10/24/3
mailing-list
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securityfocus.com
/bid/55850
vdb-entry
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15540
vdb-entry, signature
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-5470
- NVD CVE-2012-5470
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