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CVE-2010-1444: The ZIP archive decompressor in VideoLAN VLC media player before 1.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a d...

The ZIP archive decompressor in 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 archive.

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CVE-2010-1444 affects older VideoLAN VLC media player versions before 1.0.6. A crafted ZIP archive could crash VLC and may allow arbitrary code execution. Business risk is mainly legacy endpoint exposure where outdated VLC remains installed and users open untrusted archives or media packages. Exposure is most likely on unmanaged or legacy desktops, lab systems, kiosks, or portable app installs running VLC before 1.0.6. The affected-product metadata is incomplete, but the CVE description identifies VLC media player before 1.0.6. Treat this as a legacy software hygiene issue with possible code execution impact. It is not currently KEV-listed in the provided data, but outdated media players on user endpoints should be removed or upgraded promptly. Mitigation focus: Upgrade VLC installations before 1.0.6 to a supported fixed version.; Remove obsolete or portable VLC copies from managed endpoints.; Limit handling of untrusted archives on systems with outdated VLC..

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