CVE-2007-3316
First published: Thu Jun 21 2007(Updated: )
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in plugins in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 0.8.6c allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in (1) an Ogg/Vorbis file, (2) an Ogg/Theora file, (3) a CDDB entry for a CD Digital Audio (CDDA) file, or (4) Service Announce Protocol (SAP) multicast packets.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =0.8.6b | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =0.8.6a |
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Reference Links
- http://osvdb.org/37379
- http://osvdb.org/37380
- http://osvdb.org/37381
- http://osvdb.org/37382
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25753
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25980
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26269
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200707-12.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1332
- http://www.isecpartners.com/advisories/2007-001-vlc.txt
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/200928
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/471933/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24555
- http://www.videolan.org/sa0702.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2262
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14600
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3316?
CVE-2007-3316 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3316?
To fix CVE-2007-3316, update VLC Media Player to version 0.8.6c or later.
What types of files can exploit CVE-2007-3316?
CVE-2007-3316 can be exploited through malicious Ogg/Vorbis files, Ogg/Theora files, or compromised CDDB entries.
In which versions of VLC Media Player is CVE-2007-3316 present?
CVE-2007-3316 is present in VLC Media Player versions 0.8.6b and 0.8.6a.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2007-3316?
Exploiting CVE-2007-3316 can result in the application crashing or allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
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