Vulnerability Description
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in plugins in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 0.8.6c allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in (1) an Ogg/Vorbis file, (2) an Ogg/Theora file, (3) a CDDB entry for a CD Digital Audio (CDDA) file, or (4) Service Announce Protocol (SAP) multicast packets.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.8.6a |
References
- http://osvdb.org/37379
- http://osvdb.org/37380
- http://osvdb.org/37381
- http://osvdb.org/37382
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25753PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25980
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26269
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200707-12.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1332
- http://www.isecpartners.com/advisories/2007-001-vlc.txt
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/200928US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/471933/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24555
- http://www.videolan.org/sa0702.htmlPatch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2262
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-3316?
CVE-2007-3316 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Multiple format string vulnerabilities in plugins in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 0.8.6c allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via format string spe...
How severe is CVE-2007-3316?
CVE-2007-3316 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-3316?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Videolan Vlc Media Player.