CVE-2008-3794 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted mmst link exploiting an integer overflow 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-2008-3794?
CVE-2008-3794 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player, published on 26 Aug 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
Integer signedness error in the mms_ReceiveCommand function in modules/access/mms/mmstu.c in VLC Media Player 0.8.6i allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted mmst link with a negative size value, which bypasses a size check and triggers an integer overflow followed by a heap-based buffer overflow.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3794?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Videolan Vlc Media Player.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3794?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2008-3794 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3794 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Videolan Vlc Media Player
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-3794, GHSA-6q3h-pc9x-4hhc.