CVE-2008-1881: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-1881: Stack-based buffer overflow in the ParseSSA function (modules/demux/subtitle.c) in VLC 0.8.6e allows remote...

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ParseSSA function (modules/demux/subtitle.c) in VLC 0.8.6e allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long subtitle in an SSA file. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-6681.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 08:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-1881 is an old VLC media player flaw where a malicious SSA subtitle file could crash or possibly take control of VLC 0.8.6e. Business risk is mainly from legacy endpoints that still open untrusted media or subtitle files. Exposure is likely limited to systems still running VLC 0.8.6e or downstream packages carrying the vulnerable subtitle parser. Modern managed environments are less likely exposed, but legacy desktops, archived images, kiosks, or media-processing workflows should be checked. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item with high impact if present. It is not KEV-listed in the supplied bundle, but arbitrary code execution and public exploit references justify fast remediation where VLC 0.8.6e remains deployed. Mitigation focus: Inventory VLC versions on endpoints and media-processing systems.; Prioritize removal or upgrade of VLC 0.8.6e installations.; Follow VideoLAN, Gentoo, or distribution guidance for fixed packages..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 19:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 17, 2008, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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vlc-parsessa-bo(41936)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:14872CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
5250CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
vlcmediaplayer-subtitle-bo(41237)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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