CVE-2008-4558

CVE-2008-4558 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player 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-399.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-399
• Affected product: Videolan Vlc Media Player
• Published: 2008-10-15
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Array index error in VLC media player 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary memory and execute arbitrary code via an XSPF playlist file with a negative identifier tag, which passes a signed comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4558?

Array index error in VLC media player 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary memory and execute arbitrary code via an XSPF playlist file with a negative identifier tag, which passes a signed comparison.

How severe is CVE-2008-4558?

CVE-2008-4558 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-4558 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4558?

CVE-2008-4558 affects Videolan Vlc Media Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4558?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-4558 published?

CVE-2008-4558 was published on 2008-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://secunia.com/advisories/32267
• http://www.coresecurity.com/content/vlc-xspf-memory-corruption
• http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6756
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497354/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31758
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2826
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45869
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14726

Affected products (1)

• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:0.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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