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
Threat overview for CVE-2012-5470
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IPs affected by CVE-2012-5470 8
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-5470
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 88.03%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 99 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-5470
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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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 can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.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
Products affected by CVE-2012-5470
- cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*