CVE-2008-1489 describes an integer overflow vulnerability in the MP4_ReadBox_rdrf function of VLC Media Player version 0.8.6e, allowing remote attackers to trigger a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code through a crafted MP4 file. With a CVSS score of 6.8, this vulnerability is moderately severe, requiring medium attack complexity but allowing for potential partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. While no active exploitation or widely available exploit code (like Metasploit or Nuclei modules) is noted, an ExploitDB entry exists for a related vulnerability in Kantaris. Community discussion and media coverage for this specific CVE are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.8.6eCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc:0.8.6e:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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