CVE-2007-6684: Input Validation
Published 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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Videolan VLC=0.8.6d
Event History
Jan 17, 2008
CVE Published
01:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-6684?
CVE-2007-6684 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-6684?
To fix CVE-2007-6684, upgrade to VLC media player version 0.8.6e or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2007-6684?
CVE-2007-6684 affects the VLC media player version 0.8.6d.
4
What does CVE-2007-6684 do?
CVE-2007-6684 allows remote attackers to crash VLC by sending a malformed RTSP request.
5
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.