Vulnerability Description
Multiple integer overflows in xine-lib 1.1.11 and earlier allow remote attackers to trigger heap-based buffer overflows and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted .FLV file, which triggers an overflow in demuxers/demux_flv.c; (2) a crafted .MOV file, which triggers an overflow in demuxers/demux_qt.c; (3) a crafted .RM file, which triggers an overflow in demuxers/demux_real.c; (4) a crafted .MVE file, which triggers an overflow in demuxers/demux_wc3movie.c; (5) a crafted .MKV file, which triggers an overflow in demuxers/ebml.c; or (6) a crafted .CAK file, which triggers an overflow in demuxers/demux_film.c.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1.1.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/xinehof-adv.txtExploit
- http://aluigi.org/poc/xinehof.zipExploit
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-04/msg00005.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29484
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29600
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29622
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29740
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29756
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30337
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31372
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31393
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200808-01.xml
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3769
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2008&m=slackware
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1586
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1482?
CVE-2008-1482 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Multiple integer overflows in xine-lib 1.1.11 and earlier allow remote attackers to trigger heap-based buffer overflows and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted .FLV file, which triggers ...
How severe is CVE-2008-1482?
CVE-2008-1482 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1482?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xine Xine-Lib.