CVE-2004-1379: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Sep 16 2004(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the DVD subpicture decoder in xine xine-lib 1-rc5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) DVD or (2) MPEG subpicture header where the second field reuses RLE data from the end of the first field.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| xine | =1_beta9 | |
| xine | =1_beta3 | |
| xine | =1_rc0a | |
| xine | =1_beta7 | |
| xine | =1_rc3 | |
| xine | =1_rc4 | |
| xine | =1_beta9 | |
| xine | =1_alpha | |
| xine | =1_rc3b | |
| xine | =1_beta4 | |
| xine | =0.9.8 | |
| xine | =1_beta4 | |
| xine | =1_rc5 | |
| xine | =1_rc3b | |
| xine | =1_beta2 | |
| xine | =1_rc3a | |
| xine | =1_rc2 | |
| xine | =1_rc3c | |
| xine | =1_beta10 | |
| xine | =1_beta12 | |
| xine | =1_beta11 | |
| xine | =1_beta7 | |
| xine | =1_beta8 | |
| xine | =1_rc1 | |
| xine | =1_rc2 | |
| xine | =1_rc5 | |
| xine | =1_beta2 | |
| xine | =1_rc0 | |
| xine | =1_beta5 | |
| xine | =1_beta6 | |
| xine | =1_beta1 | |
| xine | =1_beta6 | |
| xine | =1_rc3 | |
| xine | =1_rc1 | |
| xine | =1_rc3a | |
| xine | =1_rc0 | |
| xine | =1_beta12 | |
| xine | =1_rc4 | |
| xine | =1_beta5 | |
| xine | =1_beta8 | |
| xine | =1_beta3 |
Remedy
http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2004&m=slackware-security.320308
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/375482/2004-09-02/2004-09-08/0
- http://xinehq.de/index.php/security/XSA-2004-5
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-657
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200409-30.xml
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2004&m=slackware-security.320308
- http://www.vuxml.org/freebsd/131bd7c4-64a3-11d9-829a-000a95bc6fae.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11205
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17423
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1379?
CVE-2004-1379 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1379?
To address CVE-2004-1379, upgrade to the latest version of xine or xine-lib that includes the security patch.
What versions are affected by CVE-2004-1379?
CVE-2004-1379 affects multiple versions of xine and xine-lib, including 1-beta1 to 1-rc5.
What is a heap-based buffer overflow in CVE-2004-1379?
In CVE-2004-1379, a heap-based buffer overflow occurs when processing a DVD or MPEG subpicture header, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution.
Can CVE-2004-1379 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2004-1379 can be exploited remotely by attacking through specially crafted DVD or MPEG files.
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