Vulnerability Description
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in (1) the cdio_log_handler function in modules/access/cdda/access.c in the CDDA (libcdda_plugin) plugin, and the (2) cdio_log_handler and (3) vcd_log_handler functions in modules/access/vcdx/access.c in the VCDX (libvcdx_plugin) plugin, in VideoLAN VLC 0.7.0 through 0.8.6 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in an invalid URI, as demonstrated by a udp://-- URI in an M3U file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://applefun.blogspot.com/2007/01/moab-02-01-2007-vlc-media-player-udp.html
- http://landonf.bikemonkey.org/code/macosx/MOAB_Day_2.20070103045559.6753.timor.h
- http://osvdb.org/31163
- http://projects.info-pull.com/moab/MOAB-02-01-2007.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23592Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23829Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23910Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23971Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200701-24.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017464
- http://trac.videolan.org/vlc/changeset/18481
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1252
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_13_xine.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21852
- http://www.via.ecp.fr/via/ml/vlc-devel/2007-01/msg00005.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-0017?
CVE-2007-0017 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Multiple format string vulnerabilities in (1) the cdio_log_handler function in modules/access/cdda/access.c in the CDDA (libcdda_plugin) plugin, and the (2) cdio_log_handler and (3) vcd_log_handler fu...
How severe is CVE-2007-0017?
CVE-2007-0017 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-0017?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Videolan Vlc Media Player.