VideoLAN VLC up to 0.8.6 Array Access resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in VideoLAN VLC up to 0.8.6. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Array Access. Executing a manipulation can lead to resource management. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2008-1769. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in VideoLAN VLC up to 0.8.6 (Multimedia Player Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Array Access. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-399. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

VLC before 0.8.6f allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted Cinepak file that triggers an out-of-bounds array access and memory corruption.

The bug was discovered 04/23/2008. The weakness was disclosed 04/25/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at vupen.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-1769 since 04/12/2008. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 39451 (Debian DSA-1819-1 : vlc - several vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 115793 (VLC Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 0.1.99e eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 years after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (42034), Tenable (39451), SecurityFocus (BID 28904†), OSVDB (44578†) and Secunia (SA29503†). The entries VDB-40574, VDB-42111, VDB-42058 and VDB-41678 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 39451
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-1819-1 : vlc - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 64255
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1819-1 (vlc)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: VLC 0.1.99e

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06/19/2009 +1 days 🔍
03/16/2015 +2096 days 🔍
06/01/2025 +3730 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: videolan.org

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-1769 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-1769
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-42112

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X-Force: 42034
SecurityFocus: 28904 - VLC Media Player Cinepak Codec Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 29503
OSVDB: 44578 - CVE-2008-1769 - VideoLan - VLC - Buffer Overflow Issue
Vulnerability Center: 18261 - VLC < 0.8.6f Remote DoS via a Crafted Cinepak File, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2008-0985

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 17:00
Updated: 06/01/2025 19:35
Changes: 03/16/2015 17:00 (75), 08/09/2019 16:49 (8), 06/01/2025 19:35 (20)
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