CVE-2008-1881: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Apr 17 2008(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the ParseSSA function (modules/demux/subtitle.c) in VLC 0.8.6e allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long subtitle in an SSA file. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-6681.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VLC for Mobile | =0.8.6e | |
| VLC media player | =0.8.6e |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489698
- http://aluigi.org/adv/vlcboffs-adv.txt
- http://wiki.videolan.org/Changelog/0.8.6f
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-25.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28274
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29800
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28233
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/vlcboffs-adv.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28251
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41936
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41237
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5250
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14872
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1881?
CVE-2008-1881 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1881?
To fix CVE-2008-1881, update VLC to a version newer than 0.8.6e, such as 0.8.6f or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1881?
CVE-2008-1881 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Which software is affected by CVE-2008-1881?
CVE-2008-1881 specifically affects VLC media player version 0.8.6e.
Can CVE-2008-1881 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-1881 can be exploited remotely through malicious SSA subtitle files.
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