First published: Thu Jan 17 2008(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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VLC media player | <=0.8.6d |
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CVE-2007-6682 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2007-6682, upgrade VLC media player to version 0.8.6e or later.
CVE-2007-6682 affects users of VideoLAN VLC version 0.8.6d and earlier.
CVE-2007-6682 is a format string vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Yes, CVE-2007-6682 can be exploited remotely through malicious format string specifiers.