Vulnerability Description
Multiple integer overflows in ty.c in the TY demux plugin (aka the TiVo demuxer) in VideoLAN VLC media player, probably 0.9.4, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .ty file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-4654.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=d859e6b9537af2d7326276f70d
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/19/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/22/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31867
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=d859e6b9537af2d7326276f70d
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/19/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/22/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31867
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4686?
CVE-2008-4686 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Multiple integer overflows in ty.c in the TY demux plugin (aka the TiVo demuxer) in VideoLAN VLC media player, probably 0.9.4, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .ty ...
How severe is CVE-2008-4686?
CVE-2008-4686 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-2008-4686?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Videolan Vlc Media Player.