CVE-2008-1768

CVE-2008-1768 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Videolan Vlc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Multiple integer overflows in VLC before 0.8.6f allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via the (1) MP4 demuxer, (2) Real demuxer, and (3) Cinepak codec, which triggers a buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1768?
Multiple integer overflows in VLC before 0.8.6f allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via the (1) MP4 demuxer, (2) Real demuxer, and (3) Cinepak codec, which triggers a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2008-1768?
CVE-2008-1768 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1768 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1768?
CVE-2008-1768 primarily affects Videolan Vlc. In total, 60 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1768?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1768 published?
CVE-2008-1768 was published on 2008-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (60)

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