VideoLAN VLC axvlc.dll ActiveX Control Multiple Memory Corruption Vulnerabilities

VideoLAN VLC axvlc.dll ActiveX Control Multiple Memory Corruption Vulnerabilities

VideoLAN VLC media player is prone to multiple memory-corruption vulnerabilities.

Successfully exploiting these issues allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application using the affectecd ActiveX control (typically Internet Explorer). Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions.

These issues affect VLC media player 0.8.6 to 0.8.6c.