CVE-2011-2194: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2011-2194: Integer overflow in the XSPF playlist parser in VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.5 through 1.1.9 allows remote...

Integer overflow in the XSPF playlist parser in VideoLAN VLC media player 0.8.5 through 1.1.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that trigger a heap-based buffer overflow.

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

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This is an old VLC media player flaw in XSPF playlist handling. A malicious playlist could crash VLC and may allow arbitrary code execution. Business urgency is highest where legacy VLC 0.8.5 through 1.1.9 is still installed or used to open untrusted media playlists. Exposure is likely limited to legacy endpoints, kiosks, media workstations, or packaged systems that still run VLC 0.8.5 through 1.1.9 and process XSPF playlists from untrusted sources. Treat this as a targeted legacy cleanup item. It is not KEV-listed in the bundle, but possible code execution from media content justifies prompt remediation wherever affected VLC versions remain. Mitigation focus: Inventory VLC versions on endpoints and packaged images.; Remove or upgrade VLC 0.8.5 through 1.1.9 following vendor guidance.; Block opening untrusted XSPF playlists on legacy systems pending remediation..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 00:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 24, 2011, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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