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CVE-2008-1881

MediumPublished

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...

Published: Apr 17, 2008
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Mar 14, 2008

Primary CVSS

6.8/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

11.8%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 95.9%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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.

Sources

VideoLAN VLC Media Player 0.8.6e - Subtitle Parsing Local Buffer OverflowExploit
Mai Xuan Cuong · windows · Mar 14, 2008
VideoLAN VLC Media Player 0.8.6d SSA Parsing Double Sh311 - UniversalExploit
j0rgan · windows · May 23, 2008

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