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CVE-2008-4686

HighPublished

Multiple integer overflows in ty.c in the TY demux plugin (aka the TiVo demuxer) in VideoLAN VLC media player, probably 0.9.4, might allow remote attackers...

Published: Oct 22, 2008
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Oct 21, 2008

Primary CVSS

9.3/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

9.9%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 95.4%
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

Multiple integer overflows in ty.c in the TY demux plugin (aka the TiVo demuxer) in VideoLAN VLC media player, probably 0.9.4, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .ty file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-4654.

Sources

VideoLAN VLC Media Player 0.9.4 - '.TY' Local Stack Buffer OverflowExploit
Guido Landi · windows · Oct 21, 2008
VideoLAN VLC Media Player 0.9.4 - '.ty' Local Buffer Overflow (SEH)Exploit
Guido Landi · windows · Oct 23, 2008

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