CVE-2012-1775

CVE-2012-1775 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 45% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted MMS:// stream.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1775?
Stack-based buffer overflow in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted MMS:// stream.
How severe is CVE-2012-1775?
CVE-2012-1775 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-1775 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 45% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1775?
CVE-2012-1775 primarily affects Videolan Vlc Media Player. In total, 107 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1775?
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-2012-1775 published?
CVE-2012-1775 was published on 2012-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (107)

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