CVE-2011-0021 describes multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the CDG decoder of VideoLAN VLC Media Player before version 1.1.6. This critical vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 9.3, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code through a crafted CDG video. Despite its high severity and potential for complete compromise (C:C/I:C/A:C), there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.1.5CPE 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
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