CVE-2007-6681

CVE-2007-6681 is a high-severity vulnerability in Videolan Vlc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in modules/demux/subtitle.c in VideoLAN VLC 0.8.6d allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long subtitle in a (1) MicroDvd, (2) SSA, and (3) Vplayer file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6681?
Stack-based buffer overflow in modules/demux/subtitle.c in VideoLAN VLC 0.8.6d allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long subtitle in a (1) MicroDvd, (2) SSA, and (3) Vplayer file.
How severe is CVE-2007-6681?
CVE-2007-6681 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-6681 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-2007-6681?
CVE-2007-6681 affects Videolan Vlc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6681?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-6681 published?
CVE-2007-6681 was published on 2008-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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