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CVE-2008-4686

UnknownEPSS 9.94%

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CVE-2008-4686 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple integer overflows in ty.c in the TY demux plugin (aka the TiVo demuxer) in VideoLAN VLC media player, probably 0.9.4, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .ty file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-4654.. EPSS estimates a 9.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple integer overflows in ty.c in the TY demux plugin (aka the TiVo demuxer) in VideoLAN VLC media player, probably 0.9.4, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .ty file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-4654.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
9.94%

95.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VideolanVlc Media Player0.9.0
VideolanVlc Media Player0.9.1
VideolanVlc Media Player0.9.2
VideolanVlc Media Player0.9.3
VideolanVlc Media Player0.9.4

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4686?
Multiple integer overflows in ty.c in the TY demux plugin (aka the TiVo demuxer) in VideoLAN VLC media player, probably 0.9.4, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .ty file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-4654.
How severe is CVE-2008-4686?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4686 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4686?
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