Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.804127
Category:	Denial of Service
Title:	VLC Media Player M3U DoS Vulnerability - Linux
Summary:	VLC Media Player is prone to denial of service (DoS) and remote; code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities.
Description:	Summary: VLC Media Player is prone to denial of service (DoS) and remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities. Vulnerability Insight: The flaw exists due to improper handling of a specially crafted M3U file. Vulnerability Impact: Successful exploitation will allow attackers to cause denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary remote code. Affected Software/OS: VLC media player version 2.0.8 and prior on Linux Solution: Upgrade to VLC media player version 2.1.0 or later. CVSS Score: 7.5 CVSS Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2013-6283 http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/27700 http://www.osvdb.org/96603 https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A19318
Copyright	Copyright (C) 2013 Greenbone AG

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