CVE-2008-2147
UnknownEPSS 0.42%
Last modified
CVE-2008-2147 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in VideoLAN VLC before 0.9.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a malicious library under the modules/ or plugins/ subdirectories of the current working directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in VideoLAN VLC before 0.9.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a malicious library under the modules/ or plugins/ subdirectories of the current working directory.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc | <= 0.8.6 |
| Videolan | Vlc | 0.4.6 |
| Videolan | Vlc | 0.5.0 |
| Videolan | Vlc | 0.5.1 |
| Videolan | Vlc | 0.5.1a |
| Videolan | Vlc | 0.5.2 |
| Videolan | Vlc | 0.5.3 |
| Videolan | Vlc | 0.6.0 |
| Videolan | Vlc | 0.6.1 |
| Videolan | Vlc | 0.6.2 |
| Videolan | Vlc | 0.7.0 |
| Videolan | Vlc | 0.7.1 |
| Videolan | Vlc | 0.7.2 |
| Videolan | Vlc | 0.8.0 |
| Videolan | Vlc | 0.8.1 |
| Videolan | Vlc | 0.8.2 |
| Videolan | Vlc | 0.8.4 |
| Videolan | Vlc | 0.8.4a |
| Videolan | Vlc | 0.8.5 |
| Videolan | Vlc | 0.8.6a |
| Videolan | Vlc | 0.8.6b |
| Videolan | Vlc | 0.8.6c |
| Videolan | Vlc | 0.8.6d |
| Videolan | Vlc | 0.8.6e |
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Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-2147?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in VideoLAN VLC before 0.9.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a malicious library under the modules/ or plugins/ subdirectories of the current working directory.
How severe is CVE-2008-2147?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2147 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2147?
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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