Vulnerability Description
xine-lib 1.1.12, and other versions before 1.1.15, does not check for failure of malloc in circumstances including (1) the mymng_process_header function in demux_mng.c, (2) the open_mod_file function in demux_mod.c, and (3) frame_buffer allocation in the real_parse_audio_specific_data function in demux_real.c, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted media file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xine | Xine-Lib | <= 1.1.14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31827
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4648
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020703
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=619869
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:020
- http://www.ocert.org/analysis/2008-008/analysis.txt
- http://www.osvdb.org/47747
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495674/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30797
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44639
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44648
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44649
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg00174.
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg00385.
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5233?
CVE-2008-5233 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). xine-lib 1.1.12, and other versions before 1.1.15, does not check for failure of malloc in circumstances including (1) the mymng_process_header function in demux_mng.c, (2) the open_mod_file function ...
How severe is CVE-2008-5233?
CVE-2008-5233 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5233?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xine Xine-Lib.