Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the ParseSSA function (modules/demux/subtitle.c) in VLC 0.8.6e allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long subtitle in an SSA file. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-6681.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc | 0.8.6e |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/vlcboffs-adv.txt
- http://aluigi.org/adv/vlcboffs-adv.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28233
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29800
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-25.xml
- http://wiki.videolan.org/Changelog/0.8.6f
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489698
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28251
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28274
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41237
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41936
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5250
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/vlcboffs-adv.txt
- http://aluigi.org/adv/vlcboffs-adv.txt
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1881?
CVE-2008-1881 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in the ParseSSA function (modules/demux/subtitle.c) in VLC 0.8.6e allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long subtitle in an SSA file. NOTE: this issue is...
How severe is CVE-2008-1881?
CVE-2008-1881 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-2008-1881?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Videolan Vlc.