CVE-2008-2147
First published: Mon May 12 2008(Updated: )
Untrusted search path vulnerability in VideoLAN VLC before 0.9.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a malicious library under the modules/ or plugins/ subdirectories of the current working directory.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VLC for Mobile | =0.8.0 | |
| VLC for Mobile | =0.8.5 | |
| VLC for Mobile | =0.7.0 | |
| VLC for Mobile | =0.4.6 | |
| VLC for Mobile | =0.8.4 | |
| VLC for Mobile | =0.8.6b | |
| VLC for Mobile | =0.5.3 | |
| VLC for Mobile | =0.6.0 | |
| VLC for Mobile | =0.8.6c | |
| VLC for Mobile | =0.7.1 | |
| VLC for Mobile | =0.6.1 | |
| VLC for Mobile | =0.6.2 | |
| VLC for Mobile | =0.5.2 | |
| VLC for Mobile | =0.5.1a | |
| VLC for Mobile | =0.8.1 | |
| VLC for Mobile | =0.8.6d | |
| VLC for Mobile | =0.5.0 | |
| VLC for Mobile | =0.8.6e | |
| VLC for Mobile | =0.5.1 | |
| VLC for Mobile | =0.7.2 | |
| VLC for Mobile | <=0.8.6 | |
| VLC for Mobile | =0.8.2 | |
| VLC for Mobile | =0.8.4a | |
| VLC for Mobile | =0.8.6a | |
| VLC media player | <=0.8.6 | |
| VLC media player | =0.4.6 | |
| VLC media player | =0.5.0 | |
| VLC media player | =0.5.1 | |
| VLC media player | =0.5.1a | |
| VLC media player | =0.5.2 | |
| VLC media player | =0.5.3 | |
| VLC media player | =0.6.0 | |
| VLC media player | =0.6.1 | |
| VLC media player | =0.6.2 | |
| VLC media player | =0.7.0 | |
| VLC media player | =0.7.1 | |
| VLC media player | =0.7.2 | |
| VLC media player | =0.8.0 | |
| VLC media player | =0.8.1 | |
| VLC media player | =0.8.2 | |
| VLC media player | =0.8.4 | |
| VLC media player | =0.8.4a | |
| VLC media player | =0.8.5 | |
| VLC media player | =0.8.6a | |
| VLC media player | =0.8.6b | |
| VLC media player | =0.8.6c | |
| VLC media player | =0.8.6d | |
| VLC media player | =0.8.6e |
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Reference Links
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git;a=commit;h=c7cef4fdd8dd72ce0a45be3cda8ba98df5e83181
- http://trac.videolan.org/vlc/ticket/1578
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31317
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200807-13.xml
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42377
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=c7cef4fdd8dd72ce0a45be3cda8ba98df5e83181
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2147?
CVE-2008-2147 is considered to be of medium severity due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2147?
To fix CVE-2008-2147, upgrade VLC to version 0.9.0 or later.
What versions of VLC are affected by CVE-2008-2147?
CVE-2008-2147 affects VLC versions prior to 0.9.0, including all 0.8.x and earlier versions.
Can CVE-2008-2147 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2008-2147 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the vulnerable system.
What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2008-2147?
Exploiting CVE-2008-2147 could lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to compromise the affected system.
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