CVE-2012-5470
CVE-2012-5470 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Videolan Vlc Media Player
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
libpng_plugin in VideoLAN VLC media player 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted PNG file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-5470?
- libpng_plugin in VideoLAN VLC media player 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted PNG file.
- How severe is CVE-2012-5470?
- CVE-2012-5470 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-5470 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-5470?
- CVE-2012-5470 affects Videolan Vlc Media Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-5470?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-5470 published?
- CVE-2012-5470 was published on 2012-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/24/3
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21889/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55850
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15540
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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