Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in modules/access/rtsp/real_sdpplin.c in the Xine library, as used in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 0.8.6d and earlier, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via long Session Description Protocol (SDP) data.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | <= 0.8.6d |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/vlcxhof-adv.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28383Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29284
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29766
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1543
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200803-13.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27221
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0105
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/vlcxhof-adv.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28383Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29284
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29766
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1543
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200803-13.xml
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0295?
CVE-2008-0295 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.5 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in modules/access/rtsp/real_sdpplin.c in the Xine library, as used in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 0.8.6d and earlier, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial o...
How severe is CVE-2008-0295?
CVE-2008-0295 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0295?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Videolan Vlc Media Player.