VideoLAN VLC Media Player XSPF Memory Corruption

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  Severity: MEDIUM

  CVE Identifier: CVE-2008-4558

  Advisory Date: JUL 21, 2015

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  DESCRIPTION

Array index error in VLC media player 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary memory and execute arbitrary code via an XSPF playlist file with a negative identifier tag, which passes a signed comparison.

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.

  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1002982

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1002982 - VideoLAN VLC Media Player XSPF Memory Corruption

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

• videolan vlc_media_player 0.9.2