CVE-2007-3316 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 21 Jun 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in VLC Media Player via malicious media files or network packets.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2007-3316?

CVE-2007-3316 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player, published on 21 Jun 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in plugins in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 0.8.6c allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in (1) an Ogg/Vorbis file, (2) an Ogg/Theora file, (3) a CDDB entry for a CD Digital Audio (CDDA) file, or (4) Service Announce Protocol (SAP) multicast packets.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3316?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Videolan Vlc Media Player.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3316?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2007-3316 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-3316 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Videolan Vlc Media Player vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-3316, GHSA-qf8q-r97f-f4p9.