CVE-2008-4686 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 22 Oct 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted .ty file due to integer overflows in the VLC media player TiVo demuxer.

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-2008-4686?

CVE-2008-4686 is a critical vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player, published on 22 Oct 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

Multiple integer overflows in ty.c in the TY demux plugin (aka the TiVo demuxer) in VideoLAN VLC media player, probably 0.9.4, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .ty file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-4654.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4686?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Videolan Vlc Media Player.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4686?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2008-4686 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4686 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

All Videolan Vlc Media Player vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-4686, DTSA-175-1, GHSA-2p9m-qq44-x2r6.