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CVE-2012-5470: libpng_plugin in VideoLAN VLC media player 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (appl...

libpng_plugin in VideoLAN VLC media player 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted PNG file.

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CVE-2012-5470 is an old VLC media player issue where a specially crafted PNG file can crash VLC 2.0.3. The business impact is disruption of the media application, not documented system compromise in the provided sources. Exposure is likely limited to endpoints running VideoLAN VLC media player 2.0.3 that may open untrusted PNG files or content invoking VLC's PNG handling path. Treat as a hygiene remediation item unless VLC 2.0.3 is widely deployed or used with untrusted media. The known impact is application crash, not data theft or host takeover in the provided evidence. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for VideoLAN VLC media player 2.0.3.; Check VideoLAN or distribution guidance for the corrected package or supported upgrade path.; Avoid opening untrusted PNG files with VLC on affected systems..

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