CVE-2008-0295 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in the Xine library, specifically in the real_sdpplin.c module, affecting VideoLAN VLC Media Player versions 0.8.6d and earlier. This vulnerability allows user-assisted remote attackers to trigger a denial of service or execute arbitrary code through specially crafted, long Session Description Protocol (SDP) data. With a CVSS score of 8.5 and a FAUCET Risk Score of 97/100, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, medium complexity, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no evidence of active exploitation in the wild or Metasploit/Nuclei modules, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-5498) for a related Kantaris 0.3.4 SSA Subtitle Local Buffer Overflow exists, and the CVE has minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.8.6dCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.