CVE-2009-2484 describes a stack-based buffer overflow in the Win32AddConnection function of VideoLAN VLC media player version 0.9.9 when running on Microsoft Windows. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service and potentially execute arbitrary code by supplying a crafted, overly long smb URI within a playlist file. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is critical, indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity that can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, exploit modules exist in Metasploit and ExploitDB, demonstrating readily available proof-of-concept and exploitation tools, despite a lack of broader community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.9.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:0.9.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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