Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the parse_master function in the Ty demux plugin (modules/demux/ty.c) in VLC Media Player 0.9.0 through 0.9.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a TiVo TY media file with a header containing a crafted size value.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=502726
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=fde9e1cc1fe1ec9635169fa071e42b
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=26d92b87bba99b5ea2e17b7eaa
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32339Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4460
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/19/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497587/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31813
- http://www.trapkit.de/advisories/TKADV2008-010.txtExploit
- http://www.videolan.org/security/sa0809.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2856
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45960
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=502726
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=fde9e1cc1fe1ec9635169fa071e42b
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4654?
CVE-2008-4654 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the parse_master function in the Ty demux plugin (modules/demux/ty.c) in VLC Media Player 0.9.0 through 0.9.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a TiV...
How severe is CVE-2008-4654?
CVE-2008-4654 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-2008-4654?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Videolan Vlc Media Player.