CVE-2008-4558

Medium

Description

Array index error in VLC media player 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary memory and execute arbitrary code via an XSPF playlist file with a negative identifier tag, which passes a signed comparison.

SeverityMedium
CVSS6.8
Exploit probability—
ProductVideolan Vlc Media Player
PublishedOct 15, 2008
First seenOct 15, 2008

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
videolan vlc_media_player0.9.2—

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CVE-2008-4558 · Videolan Vlc Media Player · Dark Radar