CVE-2012-2396
CVE-2012-2396 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Videolan Vlc Media Player
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
VideoLAN VLC media player 2.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted MP4 file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-2396?
- VideoLAN VLC media player 2.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted MP4 file.
- How severe is CVE-2012-2396?
- CVE-2012-2396 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-2396 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-2396?
- CVE-2012-2396 affects Videolan Vlc Media Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-2396?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-2396 published?
- CVE-2012-2396 was published on 2012-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18757/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75038
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15615
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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