CVE-2014-3441
mediumpriority · track · 28EPSS 0.040 · 90 %ileexploit · functionalEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
codec\libpng_plugin.dll in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 2.1.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted .png file, as demonstrated by a png in a .wave file.
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · low–medium · 3.9–4.3
weaknesses
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exploits (1)
Public proof-of-concept and weaponised exploit code.
- EDB-39177VideoLAN VLC Media Player 2.1.3 - '.wav' File Memory Corruptionfunctional · exploit_db
affected products (2)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
also known as (3)
Other names and identifiers for this entity.
sources
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references (6)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/126564/VLC-Player-2.1.3-Memory-Corruption.htmlcnnvd
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67315cnnvd
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/126564/VLC-Player-2.1.3-Memory-Corruption.htmlenisa_euvd
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67315enisa_euvd
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/126564/VLC-Player-2.1.3-Memory-Corruption.htmlExploitnvd
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67315Exploitnvd
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