CVE-2008-1768 json
Multiple integer overflows in VLC before 0.8.6f allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via the (1) MP4 demuxer, (2) Re…
published 2008-04-24 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-1768
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.7%
- EPSS 2.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 86%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Multiple integer overflows in VLC before 0.8.6f allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via the (1) MP4 demuxer, (2) Real demuxer, and (3) Cinepak codec, which triggers a buffer overflow.
Patch / fix
- vlc Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 0.8.6.e-2.1
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2008-1768
Exploit prediction
2.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 86% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
-
security.gentoo.org
/glsa/glsa-200804-25.xml
vendor-advisory
- videolan.org /security/sa0803.php
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/28903
vdb-entry
- videolan.org /developers/vlc/NEWS
- wiki.videolan.org /Changelog/0.8.6f
-
oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14412
vdb-entry, signature
-
secunia.com
/advisories/29800
third-party-advisory
-
secunia.com
/advisories/29503
third-party-advisory
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/0985
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-1768
- NVD CVE-2008-1768
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