CVE-2007-6682 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...
HighCVSS 7.5
EPSS 15.1%
Public exploit
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- Public exploit available
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.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| videolan vlc | <= 0.8.6d | No fix listed |
| debian/vlc(Debian:12) | < 0.8.6.c-4.1 | 0.8.6.c-4.1 |
| debian/vlc(Debian:13) | < 0.8.6.c-4.1 | 0.8.6.c-4.1 |
| debian/vlc(Debian:14) | < 0.8.6.c-4.1 | 0.8.6.c-4.1 |
References
- aluigi.altervista.org
- 42208 vdb-entry
- 28233 third-party-advisory
- 29284 third-party-advisory
- 29766 third-party-advisory
- 3550 third-party-advisory
- trac.videolan.org
- DSA-1543 vendor-advisory
- GLSA-200803-13 vendor-advisory
- 20071224 Buffer-overflow and format string in VideoLAN VLC 0.8.6d exploit mailing-list
- 27015 vdb-entry
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:14790 signature vdb-entry
- 5519 exploit
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2007-6682 vendor-advisory
- bugs.debian.org issue-tracking