CVE-2007-6681 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in VideoLAN VLC 0.8.6d, specifically within the modules/demux/subtitle.c component. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a specially crafted, long subtitle in MicroDvd, SSA, or Vplayer files. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no evidence of active exploitation or Metasploit/Nuclei modules, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-5498) for a similar vulnerability in Kantaris 0.3.4 suggests the existence of exploit code, though community discussion and media coverage are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.8.6dCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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