CVE-2007-6682 describes a format string vulnerability in the httpd_FileCallBack function of VideoLAN VLC 0.8.6d. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting format string specifiers into the Connection parameter. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered high severity, requiring no authentication and having low attack complexity, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| 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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