How severe is CVE-2007-3316?

CVE-2007-3316 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-3316 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-3316?

CVE-2007-3316 primarily affects Videolan Vlc Media Player. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3316?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-3316 published?

CVE-2007-3316 was published on 2007-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-3316

CVE-2007-3316 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Videolan Vlc Media Player
Published: 2007-06-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in plugins in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 0.8.6c allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in (1) an Ogg/Vorbis file, (2) an Ogg/Theora file, (3) a CDDB entry for a CD Digital Audio (CDDA) file, or (4) Service Announce Protocol (SAP) multicast packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3316?: Multiple format string vulnerabilities in plugins in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 0.8.6c allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in (1) an Ogg/Vorbis file, (2) an Ogg/Theora file, (3) a CDDB entry for a CD Digital Audio (CDDA) file, or (4) Service Announce Protocol (SAP) multicast packets.
How severe is CVE-2007-3316?: CVE-2007-3316 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-3316 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3316?: CVE-2007-3316 primarily affects Videolan Vlc Media Player. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3316?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-3316 published?: CVE-2007-3316 was published on 2007-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:0.8.6a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:0.8.6b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*