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CVE-2008-4558
Array index error in VLC media player 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary memory and execute arbitrary code via an XSPF playlist file with a n…
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- VideoLAN VLC Media Player 0.9.2 Media Player - XSPF Memory Corruption2008-10-14 · dos · windows · Verified
Impact
Array index error in VLC media player 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary memory and execute arbitrary code via an XSPF playlist file with a negative identifier tag, which passes a signed comparison.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | Version 0.9.2 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32267
- http://www.coresecurity.com/content/vlc-xspf-memory-corruption
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6756
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497354/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31758
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2826
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45869
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14726
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32267
- http://www.coresecurity.com/content/vlc-xspf-memory-corruption
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6756
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497354/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31758
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2826
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45869
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14726