CVE-2008-0296: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jan 16 2008(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the libaccess_realrtsp plugin in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 0.8.6d and earlier on Windows might allow remote RTSP servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long string.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| VideoLAN VLC media player | <=0.8.6d |
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Reference Links
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/vlcxhof-adv.txt
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200803-13.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29284
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1543
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29766
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0105
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14597
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-0296?
CVE-2008-0296 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause remote code execution or complete denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0296?
To fix CVE-2008-0296, upgrade to VLC Media Player version 0.8.6e or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-0296?
CVE-2008-0296 affects VideoLAN VLC Media Player 0.8.6d and earlier on Windows systems.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-0296 facilitate?
CVE-2008-0296 allows remote RTSP servers to execute arbitrary code or crash the application.
Is CVE-2008-0296 still a threat today?
While CVE-2008-0296 is an older vulnerability, it can still pose a risk to systems using outdated versions of VLC Media Player.
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