CVE-2004-1455: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 31, 2004
·Updated
Stack-based buffer overflow in Xine-lib-rc5 in xine-lib 1rc5-r2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted playlists that result in a long vcd:// URL.
Affected Software
18 affected components
xine Xine-lib=1_beta7
xine Xine-lib=1_beta9
xine Xine-lib=1_rc3b
xine Xine-lib=1_beta4
xine Xine-lib=1_rc5
xine Xine-lib=1_rc5_r2
xine Xine-lib=1_rc3c
xine Xine-lib=1_rc2
xine Xine-lib=1_beta2
xine Xine-lib=1_beta5
xine Xine-lib=1_beta11
xine Xine-lib=1_beta6
xine Xine-lib=1_rc3a
xine Xine-lib=1_beta1
xine Xine-lib=1_rc4
xine Xine-lib=1_beta10
xine Xine-lib=1_beta8
xine Xine-lib=1_beta3
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Feb 13, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1455?
CVE-2004-1455 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-1455?
To fix CVE-2004-1455, upgrade to xine-lib version 1_rc6 or later, as these versions contain the necessary patches.
3
What are the affected versions for CVE-2004-1455?
CVE-2004-1455 affects xine-lib versions up to and including 1_rc5_r2 and earlier.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-1455?
CVE-2004-1455 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2004-1455 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2004-1455 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted playlists.