CVE-2011-2160: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2011-2160: The VC-1 decoding functionality in FFmpeg before 0.5.4, as used in MPlayer and other products, does not pro...

The VC-1 decoding functionality in FFmpeg before 0.5.4, as used in MPlayer and other products, does not properly restrict read operations, which allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a crafted VC-1 file, a related issue to CVE-2011-0723.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 22:53 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old FFmpeg VC-1 video decoding flaw. A maliciously crafted VC-1 file could trigger improper read behavior in FFmpeg before 0.5.4, including when used by MPlayer or other products. The public record does not define the business impact or severity. Exposure is most likely in legacy media-processing systems, desktop players, appliances, or applications bundling FFmpeg before 0.5.4 or MPlayer-linked FFmpeg code that processes untrusted VC-1 files. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless vulnerable media-processing assets handle untrusted files. Prioritize internet-facing upload pipelines, automated media converters, and unsupported embedded products first. Mitigation focus: Upgrade FFmpeg to 0.5.4 or a vendor-supported fixed release where applicable.; Update MPlayer or products that bundle vulnerable FFmpeg decoder code.; Avoid processing untrusted VC-1 media on legacy vulnerable systems..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 13:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 20, 2011, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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