CVE-2011-2587: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2011-2587: Heap-based buffer overflow in the DemuxAudioSipr function in real.c in the RealMedia demuxer in VideoLAN VL...

Heap-based buffer overflow in the DemuxAudioSipr function in real.c in the RealMedia demuxer in VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.x before 1.1.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Real Media file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 23:08 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old VLC media player vulnerability in RealMedia file handling. A malicious media file could crash VLC and may allow code execution. Business risk is mainly legacy endpoints that still run VLC 1.1.x before 1.1.11 and process untrusted media files. Exposure is most likely on legacy desktops, kiosks, media review systems, or lab machines with VLC 1.1.x before 1.1.11. Current VLC installations are not identified as affected in the provided bundle. Prioritize cleanup where legacy VLC handles external media, email attachments, or downloaded files. This is not a broad server-side emergency based on the bundle, but outdated media parsers are a credible endpoint risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected VLC 1.1.x installations to 1.1.11 or later per vendor guidance.; Remove unsupported VLC 1.1.x builds from managed endpoint images.; Restrict opening untrusted RealMedia files on systems pending upgrade..

Prepared: Jun 27, 2026, 18:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 27, 2011, 01:29 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:14851CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
vlcmediaplayer-rm-bo(68531)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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