CVE-2010-3275 is a critical dangling pointer vulnerability in libdirectx_plugin.dll of VideoLAN VLC Media Player versions prior to 1.1.8. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting a malicious AMV file with a specially designed width. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it presents a high risk due to its network-based attack vector, medium complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not currently on the KEV catalog or showing active exploitation, a Metasploit module and ExploitDB entry confirm the existence of public exploit code, despite minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.1.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.1.99bCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:0.1.99b:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.1.99eCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:0.1.99e:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.1.99fCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:0.1.99f:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.1.99gCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:0.1.99g:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.1 Bluesky, 0.0 Mastodon, and 0.2 GitHub mentions.
No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.