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CVE-2008-0296

UnknownEPSS 14.57%

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CVE-2008-0296 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the libaccess_realrtsp plugin in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 0.8.6d and earlier on Windows might allow remote RTSP servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long string.. EPSS estimates a 14.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the libaccess_realrtsp plugin in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 0.8.6d and earlier on Windows might allow remote RTSP servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long string.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
14.57%

96.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VideolanVlc Media Player<= 0.8.6d

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0296?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the libaccess_realrtsp plugin in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 0.8.6d and earlier on Windows might allow remote RTSP servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long string.
How severe is CVE-2008-0296?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0296 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0296?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST