CVE-2012-0904
Overview
CVE-2012-0904 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting videolan vlc_media_player. It was published on January 20, 2012.
Technical Description
VLC media player 1.1.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long string in an amr file.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from videolan. Update vlc_media_player to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-0904?
CVE-2012-0904 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting videolan vlc_media_player. It was published on January 20, 2012.
How severe is CVE-2012-0904?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-0904?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from videolan. Update vlc_media_player to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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