CVE-2010-3275
CriticalPublic exploitlibdirectx_plugin.dll in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 1.1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted width in an AMV file, related to a "dangling pointer vulnerability."
Published Mar 28, 2011 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2010-3275, DSA-2211-1
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2010-3275 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Vlc Media Player (Videolan), vlc (debian).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Vlc Media Player 1.1.7, vlc 0.8.6.h-4+lenny3, vlc 1.1.3-1squeeze4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
76%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
libdirectx_plugin.dll in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 1.1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted width in an AMV file, related to a "dangling pointer vulnerability."
Affected Products
81 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Vlc Media PlayerVideolan | 0.1.99b, 0.1.99e, 0.1.99f, 0.1.99g, 0.1.99h, 0.1.99i, 0.2.0, 0.2.60 | 1.1.7 |
| vlcdebian | See advisory | 1.1.8-1 |
Patched Releases
Vlc Media Player
1.1.7
vlc
0.8.6.h-4+lenny3, 1.1.3-1squeeze4, 1.1.8-1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 28, 2011
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory43826
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-3275
- advisoryADV-2011-0759
- patchhttp://www.videolan.org/vlc/releases/1.1.8.html
- exploitMSF vlc_amv.rb
FAQ
Common Questions.
libdirectx_plugin.dll in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 1.1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted width in an AMV file, related to a "dangling pointer vulnerability."
Affected: Vlc Media Player (Videolan) versions 0.1.99b, 0.1.99e, 0.1.99f, 0.1.99g, 0.1.99h, 0.1.99i, 0.2.0, 0.2.60; vlc (debian). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Vlc Media Player 1.1.7, vlc 0.8.6.h-4+lenny3, vlc 1.1.3-1squeeze4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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