CVE-2008-4686 describes multiple integer overflows in the TY demux plugin of VideoLAN VLC Media Player, likely version 0.9.4, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through a specially crafted .ty file. This vulnerability carries a critical CVSS score of 9.3, indicating a high risk due to its network-based attack vector, medium attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, demonstrating local buffer overflows, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.9.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:0.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.9.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:0.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.9.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:0.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.9.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:0.9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.9.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:0.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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