Description
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.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-1543-1 | New vlc packages fix several vulnerabilities |
EUVD |
EUVD-2007-6647 | 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. |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T16:18:20.281Z
Reserved: 2008-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2007-6683
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Status : Modified
Published: 2008-01-17T01:00:00.000
Modified: 2026-04-23T00:35:47.467
Link: CVE-2007-6683
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD