Vulnerability Description
Integer signedness error in the mms_ReceiveCommand function in modules/access/mms/mmstu.c in VLC Media Player 0.8.6i allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted mmst link with a negative size value, which bypasses a size check and triggers an integer overflow followed by a heap-based buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.8.6i |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://mailman.videolan.org/pipermail/vlc-devel/2008-August/048488.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200809-06.xml
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4190
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/24/3
- http://www.orange-bat.com/adv/2008/adv.08.24.txtExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30806
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020759
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44659
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6293
- http://mailman.videolan.org/pipermail/vlc-devel/2008-August/048488.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200809-06.xml
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4190
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/24/3
- http://www.orange-bat.com/adv/2008/adv.08.24.txtExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3794?
CVE-2008-3794 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Integer signedness error in the mms_ReceiveCommand function in modules/access/mms/mmstu.c in VLC Media Player 0.8.6i allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted mmst link with a ne...
How severe is CVE-2008-3794?
CVE-2008-3794 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-2008-3794?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Videolan Vlc Media Player.