Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 0.8.6 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an ogg file with a crafted Advanced SubStation Alpha Subtitle (.ass) file, probably involving the Dialogue field.
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.c-4.1 | — |
| Debian 13 | vlc | 0.8.6.c-4.1 | — |
| Debian 12 | vlc | 0.8.6.c-4.1 | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- VideoLAN VLC Media Player 0.8.6 a/b/c/d (Win32 Universal) - '.ass' Local Buffer Overflow EDB-11174 · local · Jan 17, 2010 · verified
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References
- vlcmediaplayer-asas-bo(55717) vdb-entry
- 37832 vdb-entry
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:14342 vdb-entry signature
- 11174 exploit