CVE-2007-6683 in VLC

Summary

The browser plugin in VideoLAN VLC 0.8.6d allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via (1) the :demuxdump-file option in a filename in a playlist, or (2) a EXTVLCOPT statement in an MP3 file, possibly an argument injection vulnerability.

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

• Reservation: 01/16/2008
• Disclosure: 01/16/2008
• Moderation: VulDB entry created
• Entries: 1
• CPE: ready
• CWE: CWE-134 (Confirmed)
• CVSS: 5.3
• EPSS: 0.00895
• Activities: Very Low

Sources

• MITRE: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2007-6683
• NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-6683
• CVE Details: https://www.cvedetails.com/cve/CVE-2007-6683/