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CVE-2007-0256
UNKNOWN
CVE-2007-0256
Published Jan 16, 2007 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Severity · CVSSUNKNOWN · 7.8
Known exploitationNot listed
EPSS / likelihood11.96%
QFinch risk score30 / 100
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
VideoLAN VLC 0.8.6a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted .wmv file.
Publisher and source text is retained separately from QFinch interpretation.
QFinch assessment
VideoLAN VLC 0.8.6a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted .wmv file.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
Matching a version is only one part of assessing exposure. QFinch has not assessed your environment on this public page.
Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
CVENVDEPSSEXPLOITDB
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- 30%
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- 22003 ↗
- 39022 ↗
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:14698 ↗
- downloads.securityfocus.com ↗
- wiki.videolan.org ↗
- vlcmediaplayer-wmv-dos(31515) ↗
Record history
Published Jan 16, 2007 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026