Description
Multiple integer overflows in VLC before 0.8.6f allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via the (1) MP4 demuxer, (2) Real demuxer, and (3) Cinepak codec, which triggers a buffer overflow.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | vlc | 0.8.6.e-2.1 | — |
| Debian 13 | vlc | 0.8.6.e-2.1 | — |
| Debian 12 | vlc | 0.8.6.e-2.1 | — |
| Debian 5.0 | vlc | 0.8.6.c-6+lenny4 | DTSA-125-1 |
| Debian 4.0 | vlc | 0.8.6-svn20061012.debian-5.1+etch3 | DSA-1819-1 |
Advisories 2
- DSA-1819-1 vlc - several vulnerabilities Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DTSA-125-1 vlc - multiple vulnerabilities Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- http://www.videolan.org/security/sa0803.php
- 28903 vdb-entry
- http://www.videolan.org/developers/vlc/NEWS
- GLSA-200804-25 vendor-advisory
- http://wiki.videolan.org/Changelog/0.8.6f
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:14412 vdb-entry signature
- 29800 third-party-advisory
- 29503 third-party-advisory
- ADV-2008-0985 vdb-entry