CVE-2007-6681 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 17 Jan 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a malicious subtitle file in VLC media player.

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-2007-6681?

CVE-2007-6681 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Jan 2008. 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in modules/demux/subtitle.c in VideoLAN VLC 0.8.6d allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long subtitle in a (1) MicroDvd, (2) SSA, and (3) Vplayer file.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6681?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Videolan Vlc.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6681?

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-2007-6681 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-6681 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-6681, GHSA-rpgr-7f6v-4qmq.