Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in the httpd_FileCallBack function (network/httpd.c) in VideoLAN VLC 0.8.6d allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the Connection parameter.
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 |
References
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/vlcboffs-adv.txt
- http://osvdb.org/42208
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28233
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29284
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29766
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3550
- http://trac.videolan.org/vlc/changeset/23839
- 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/threadedExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27015
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5519
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/vlcboffs-adv.txt
- http://osvdb.org/42208
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-6682?
CVE-2007-6682 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in the httpd_FileCallBack function (network/httpd.c) in VideoLAN VLC 0.8.6d allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the Connection...
How severe is CVE-2007-6682?
CVE-2007-6682 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-2007-6682?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Videolan Vlc.