CVE-2007-3468
First published: Wed Jun 27 2007(Updated: )
input.c in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 0.8.6c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted WAV file that causes an uninitialized i_nb_resamplers variable to be used.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VideoLAN VLC media player | <=0.8.6b |
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Reference Links
- http://www.isecpartners.com/advisories/2007-001-vlc.txt
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1332
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25980
- http://osvdb.org/38992
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14744
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/471933/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3468?
CVE-2007-3468 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3468?
To fix CVE-2007-3468, update VideoLAN VLC Media Player to version 0.8.6c or later.
What type of attack does CVE-2007-3468 enable?
CVE-2007-3468 enables a remote attacker to crash the VLC Media Player.
Which versions of VLC Media Player are affected by CVE-2007-3468?
CVE-2007-3468 affects VLC Media Player versions before 0.8.6c.
What file type is specifically involved in CVE-2007-3468?
CVE-2007-3468 involves a crafted WAV file that triggers the vulnerability.
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