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CVE-2007-6683

5.0 · MEDIUM

The browser plugin in VideoLAN VLC 0.8.6d allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via (1) the :demuxdump-file option in a filename in a playlist, or (2) a EXTVLCOPT statement in an MP3…

Published Jan 17, 2008videolanEPSS 2.78%

Overview

CVE-2007-6683 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting videolan vlc. It was published on January 17, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The browser plugin in VideoLAN VLC 0.8.6d allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via (1) the :demuxdump-file option in a filename in a playlist, or (2) a EXTVLCOPT statement in an MP3 file, possibly an argument injection vulnerability.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from videolan. Update vlc 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

Refmailman.videolan.org/pipermail/vlc-devel/2007-December/037726.htmlRefosvdb.org/42205Refosvdb.org/42206Refsecunia.com/advisories/29284Refsecunia.com/advisories/29766Refwww.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1543Refwww.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200803-13.xmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28712Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14619Reftrac.videolan.org/vlc/changeset/23197

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6683?

CVE-2007-6683 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting videolan vlc. It was published on January 17, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-6683?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, 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-2007-6683?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from videolan. Update vlc 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-2007-6683?

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