CVE-2007-6683 describes a vulnerability in the VideoLAN VLC 0.8.6d browser plugin, allowing remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files. This can be achieved by manipulating filenames in playlists using the :demuxdump-file option or through EXTVLCOPT statements within MP3 files, potentially indicating an argument injection flaw. With a CVSS score of 5.0, this vulnerability has a network attack vector and low complexity, but its impact is limited to integrity, specifically file overwrites. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.8.6dCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc:0.8.6d:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
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