How severe is CVE-2007-6682?

CVE-2007-6682 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-6682 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6682?

CVE-2007-6682 affects Videolan Vlc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6682?

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-2007-6682 published?

CVE-2007-6682 was published on 2008-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6682

CVE-2007-6682 is a high-severity vulnerability in Videolan Vlc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Videolan Vlc
Published: 2008-01-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in the httpd_FileCallBack function (network/httpd.c) in VideoLAN VLC 0.8.6d allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the Connection parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6682?: Format string vulnerability in the httpd_FileCallBack function (network/httpd.c) in VideoLAN VLC 0.8.6d allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the Connection parameter.
How severe is CVE-2007-6682?: CVE-2007-6682 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-6682 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6682?: CVE-2007-6682 affects Videolan Vlc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6682?: 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-2007-6682 published?: CVE-2007-6682 was published on 2008-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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