CVE-2008-4558 describes an array index error in VLC media player version 0.9.2, allowing remote attackers to achieve arbitrary memory overwrite and code execution. This critical vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 6.8, is triggered by a specially crafted XSPF playlist file containing a negative identifier tag. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, indicating a potential for exploitation despite minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.9.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:0.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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