CVE-2010-1442: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-1442: VideoLAN VLC media player before 1.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory...

VideoLAN VLC media player before 1.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted byte stream to the (1) AVI, (2) ASF, or (3) Matroska (aka MKV) demuxer.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 01:21 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Older VLC media player versions can crash, and may possibly run attacker-controlled code, when processing specially crafted AVI, ASF, or MKV media streams. The issue matters mainly where legacy VLC is still installed or used to process untrusted media. Exposure is most likely on unmanaged endpoints, kiosks, media workflows, or servers still running VLC before 1.0.6. Modern environments are exposed only if legacy VLC remains installed or embedded in processing pipelines. Treat this as a legacy software hygiene issue unless vulnerable VLC is still in active use. Prioritize remediation where VLC processes files from customers, the internet, or removable media. Mitigation focus: Upgrade VLC to version 1.0.6 or later.; Remove unsupported legacy VLC installations from managed assets.; Restrict VLC use on systems that process untrusted media..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 05:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 26, 2014, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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