CVE-2010-1443

CVE-2010-1443 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The parse_track_node function in modules/demux/playlist/xspf.c in the XSPF playlist parser in VideoLAN VLC media player before 1.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via an empty location element in an XML Shareable Playlist Format (XSPF) document.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1443?
The parse_track_node function in modules/demux/playlist/xspf.c in the XSPF playlist parser in VideoLAN VLC media player before 1.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via an empty location element in an XML Shareable Playlist Format (XSPF) document.
How severe is CVE-2010-1443?
CVE-2010-1443 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-1443 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1443?
CVE-2010-1443 primarily affects Videolan Vlc Media Player. In total, 44 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1443?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-1443 published?
CVE-2010-1443 was published on 2014-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (44)

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