Is CVE-2010-0364 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2010-0364, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2010-0364 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2010-0364 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2010-0364?

CVE-2010-0364 has a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2010-0364

CWE-119Published: January 21, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 0.8.6 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an ogg file with a crafted Advanced SubStation Alpha Subtitle (.ass) file, probably involving the Dialogue field.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2010-0364 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2010-0364. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.