CVE-2007-6684: Input Validation
First published: Thu Jan 17 2008(Updated: )
The RTSP module in VideoLAN VLC 0.8.6d allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a request without a Transport parameter, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VLC for Mobile | =0.8.6d | |
| VLC media player | =0.8.6d |
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Reference Links
- http://mailman.videolan.org/pipermail/vlc-devel/2007-September/034722.html
- http://trac.videolan.org/vlc/changeset/22023
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200803-13.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29284
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14876
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-6684?
CVE-2007-6684 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6684?
To fix CVE-2007-6684, upgrade to VLC media player version 0.8.6e or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2007-6684?
CVE-2007-6684 affects the VLC media player version 0.8.6d.
What does CVE-2007-6684 do?
CVE-2007-6684 allows remote attackers to crash VLC by sending a malformed RTSP request.
Can CVE-2007-6684 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-6684 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted RTSP request without a Transport parameter.
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