CVE-2010-3275

CVE-2010-3275 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 76% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

libdirectx_plugin.dll in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 1.1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted width in an AMV file, related to a "dangling pointer vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3275?
libdirectx_plugin.dll in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 1.1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted width in an AMV file, related to a "dangling pointer vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-3275?
CVE-2010-3275 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-3275 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 76% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3275?
CVE-2010-3275 primarily affects Videolan Vlc Media Player. In total, 70 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3275?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-3275 published?
CVE-2010-3275 was published on 2011-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (70)

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