CVE-2012-1776

CVE-2012-1776 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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

Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.0.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Real RTSP stream.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1776?
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.0.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Real RTSP stream.
How severe is CVE-2012-1776?
CVE-2012-1776 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-1776 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1776?
CVE-2012-1776 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-2012-1776?
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-2012-1776 published?
CVE-2012-1776 was published on 2012-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (107)

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