CVE-2008-3794: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Aug 26 2008(Updated: )
Integer signedness error in the mms_ReceiveCommand function in modules/access/mms/mmstu.c in VLC Media Player 0.8.6i allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted mmst link with a negative size value, which bypasses a size check and triggers an integer overflow followed by a heap-based buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =0.8.6i |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/24/3
- http://mailman.videolan.org/pipermail/vlc-devel/2008-August/048488.html
- http://www.orange-bat.com/adv/2008/adv.08.24.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30806
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200809-06.xml
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020759
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4190
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44659
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6293
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14531
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3794?
CVE-2008-3794 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3794?
To fix CVE-2008-3794, update VLC Media Player to a version later than 0.8.6i.
What versions of VLC Media Player are affected by CVE-2008-3794?
VLC Media Player version 0.8.6i is vulnerable to CVE-2008-3794.
How does CVE-2008-3794 exploit the VLC Media Player?
CVE-2008-3794 exploits an integer signedness error that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted mmst link.
Can CVE-2008-3794 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-3794 can be exploited remotely by using a malicious mmst link.
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