Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in modules/demux/subtitle.c in VideoLAN VLC 0.8.6d allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long subtitle in a (1) MicroDvd, (2) SSA, and (3) Vplayer file.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc | <= 0.8.6d |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/vlcboffs-adv.txt
- http://mailman.videolan.org/pipermail/vlc-devel/2007-June/032672.html
- http://mailman.videolan.org/pipermail/vlc-devel/2007-June/033394.html
- http://osvdb.org/42207
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28233
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29284
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29766
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29800
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-25.xml
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3550
- http://wiki.videolan.org/Changelog/0.8.6f
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1543
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200803-13.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485488/30/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27015
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-6681?
CVE-2007-6681 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in modules/demux/subtitle.c in VideoLAN VLC 0.8.6d allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long subtitle in a (1) MicroDvd, (2) SSA, and (3) Vplayer file.
How severe is CVE-2007-6681?
CVE-2007-6681 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-6681?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Videolan Vlc.