CVE-2007-6681

Name: CVE-2007-6681
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-01-17T01:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 17.36%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-6681 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 17.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

17.36%

96.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Videolan	Vlc	<= 0.8.6d

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 17, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-6681?

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.

How severe is CVE-2007-6681?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-6681 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 17.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6681?

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Source: NVD / NIST