CVE-2008-4654
CriticalPublic exploitStack-based buffer overflow in the parse_master function in the Ty demux plugin (modules/demux/ty.c) in VLC Media Player 0.9.0 through 0.9.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a TiVo TY media file with a header containing a crafted size value.
Published Oct 22, 2008 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-4654
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2008-4654 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Vlc Media Player (Videolan), vlc (debian).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including vlc 1.0.3-1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
58%
Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the parse_master function in the Ty demux plugin (modules/demux/ty.c) in VLC Media Player 0.9.0 through 0.9.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a TiVo TY media file with a header containing a crafted size value.
Affected Products
16 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Vlc Media PlayerVideolan | 0.9, 0.9.1, 0.9.2, 0.9.3, 0.9.4 | n/a |
| vlcdebian | See advisory | 1.0.3-1 |
Patched Releases
vlc
1.0.3-1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 22, 2008
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory32339
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2008-4654
- advisoryhttp://www.videolan.org/security/sa0809.html
- exploitMSF videolan_tivo.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16629
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in the parse_master function in the Ty demux plugin (modules/demux/ty.c) in VLC Media Player 0.9.0 through 0.9.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a TiVo TY media file with a header containing a crafted size value.
Affected: Vlc Media Player (Videolan) versions 0.9, 0.9.1, 0.9.2, 0.9.3, 0.9.4; vlc (debian). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including vlc 1.0.3-1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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