Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the demux_nsf_send_chunk function in src/demuxers/demux_nsf.c in xine-lib 1.1.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long NSF title.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xine | Xine-Lib | <= 1.1.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-06/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29850Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30021
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30337
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30581
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31372
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31393
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200808-01.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1586
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:177
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:178
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28816
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-635-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1247/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41865
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1878?
CVE-2008-1878 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the demux_nsf_send_chunk function in src/demuxers/demux_nsf.c in xine-lib 1.1.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly ex...
How severe is CVE-2008-1878?
CVE-2008-1878 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1878?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xine Xine-Lib.