CVE-2007-0256: High severity Videolan VLC Media Player vulnerability
Published Jan 16, 2007
·Updated
VideoLAN VLC 0.8.6a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted .wmv file.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Videolan VLC Media Player=0.8.6a
Event History
Jan 16, 2007
CVE Published
11:28 PM
Jan 17, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-0256?
CVE-2007-0256 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-0256?
To fix CVE-2007-0256, upgrade to a newer version of VLC Media Player that patches this vulnerability.
3
What version of VLC Media Player is affected by CVE-2007-0256?
CVE-2007-0256 specifically affects VLC Media Player version 0.8.6a.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2007-0256 enable?
CVE-2007-0256 enables remote attackers to cause a denial of service, resulting in application crashes.
5
Can I be targeted by CVE-2007-0256 if I don't use VLC 0.8.6a?
No, only users running VLC Media Player version 0.8.6a are at risk from the exploitation of CVE-2007-0256.