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CVE-2007-0017

6.8 · MEDIUM

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in (1) the cdio_log_handler function in modules/access/cdda/access.c in the CDDA (libcdda_plugin) plugin, and the (2) cdio_log_handler and (3) vcd_log_handler…

Published Jan 3, 2007videolanCWE-134EPSS 12.37%

Overview

CVE-2007-0017 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting videolan vlc_media_player. It was published on January 3, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in (1) the cdio_log_handler function in modules/access/cdda/access.c in the CDDA (libcdda_plugin) plugin, and the (2) cdio_log_handler and (3) vcd_log_handler functions in modules/access/vcdx/access.c in the VCDX (libvcdx_plugin) plugin, in VideoLAN VLC 0.7.0 through 0.8.6 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in an invalid URI, as demonstrated by a udp://-- URI in an M3U file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from videolan. Update vlc_media_player to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refapplefun.blogspot.com/2007/01/moab-02-01-2007-vlc-media-player-udp.htmlReflandonf.bikemonkey.org/code/macosx/MOAB_Day_2.20070103045559.6753.timor.htmlRefosvdb.org/31163Refprojects.info-pull.com/moab/MOAB-02-01-2007.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/23592Refsecunia.com/advisories/23829Refsecunia.com/advisories/23910Refsecunia.com/advisories/23971Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200701-24.xmlRefsecuritytracker.com/id?1017464

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0017?

CVE-2007-0017 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting videolan vlc_media_player. It was published on January 3, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-0017?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-0017?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from videolan. Update vlc_media_player to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-0017?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-0017 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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