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CVE-2014-3441: codec\libpng_plugin.dll in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 2.1.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of ser...

codec\libpng_plugin.dll in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 2.1.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted .png file, as demonstrated by a png in a .wave file.

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CVE-2014-3441 is an older VLC Media Player issue where a specially crafted PNG, including one carried inside a WAVE file, can crash VLC 2.1.3. The business impact is mainly disruption to affected workstations or media-processing workflows, not confirmed data theft or system takeover from the provided sources. Exposure is most likely on endpoints or systems still running VLC Media Player 2.1.3 and opening untrusted media files. The bundle does not establish server-side exposure or affected versions beyond 2.1.3. Treat as a moderate cleanup item unless VLC 2.1.3 is used in critical workflows. The known impact is crash-based denial of service, but public vulnerability details and unsupported legacy software raise operational risk. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for VLC Media Player 2.1.3.; Check VideoLAN guidance for fixed or supported VLC versions.; Upgrade or remove affected VLC installations where found..

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