CVE-2012-1775Vlc Media Player Memory Corruption
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.
Published Mar 19, 2012 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2012-1775
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2012-1775 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 44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Vlc Media Player 2.0.0, vlc 2.0.1-1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
44%
Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
59/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
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.
Affected Products
118 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Vlc Media PlayerVideolan | 0.1.99a, 0.1.99b, 0.1.99c, 0.1.99d, 0.1.99e, 0.1.99f, 0.1.99g, 0.1.99h | 2.0.0 |
| vlcdebian | See advisory | 2.0.1-1 |
Patched Releases
Vlc Media Player
2.0.0
vlc
2.0.1-1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 19, 2012
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2012-1775
- advisoryvideolan.org · sa1201.html
- exploitMSF vlc_mms_bof.rb
- exploitExploitDB-18825
- othergit.videolan.org
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Vlc Media Player (Videolan) versions 0.1.99a, 0.1.99b, 0.1.99c, 0.1.99d, 0.1.99e, 0.1.99f, 0.1.99g, 0.1.99h; 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 2.0.0, vlc 2.0.1-1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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