CVE-2011-1087

CVE-2011-1087 is a high-severity vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (95th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-119
• Affected product: Videolan Vlc Media Player
• Published: 2011-05-03
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in VideoLAN VLC media player 1.0.5 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted .mp3 file that is played during bookmark creation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1087?

Buffer overflow in VideoLAN VLC media player 1.0.5 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted .mp3 file that is played during bookmark creation.

How severe is CVE-2011-1087?

CVE-2011-1087 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2011-1087 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-1087?

CVE-2011-1087 affects Videolan Vlc Media Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1087?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2011-1087 published?

CVE-2011-1087 was published on 2011-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/02/3
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/03/8
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/03/9
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/28/7
• http://secunia.com/advisories/38853
• http://www.osvdb.org/62728
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38569
• http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2010-4931.php
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14532

Affected products (1)

• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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