Vulnerability Description
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in xine-lib before 1.1.15 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that send ID3 data to the (1) id3v22_interp_frame and (2) id3v24_interp_frame functions in src/demuxers/id3.c. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
CVSS Score
HIGH
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://osvdb.org/47677
- 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.securityfocus.com/bid/30698
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2382
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44468
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html
- http://osvdb.org/47677
- 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.securityfocus.com/bid/30698
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2382
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5246?
CVE-2008-5246 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in xine-lib before 1.1.15 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that send ID3 data to the (1) id3v22_interp_frame and (2) id3v24_interp_fram...
How severe is CVE-2008-5246?
CVE-2008-5246 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5246?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xine Xine-Lib.