CVE-2011-0531 | VideoLAN VLC Media Player up to 1.1.6.1 mkv.hpp input validation (dsa-2159 / EDB-16637)
A vulnerability was found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player up to 1.1.6.1. It has been rated as very critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file modules/demux/mkv/mkv.hpp. The manipulation leads to improper input validation.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2011-0531. The attack may be initiated remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.