CVE-2005-1692
First published: Tue May 24 2005(Updated: )
Format string vulnerability in gxine 0.4.1 through 0.4.4, and other versions down to 0.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a ram file with a URL whose hostname contains format string specifiers.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xine | =0.41 | |
| Xine | =0.42 | |
| Xine | =0.43 | |
| Xine | =0.44 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13707
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15451
- http://www.0xbadexworm.org/adv/gxinefmt.txt
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200505-19.xml
- http://www.osvdb.org/16747
- http://cvs.sourceforge.net/viewcvs.py/xine/gnome-xine/ChangeLog?rev=HEAD&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0626
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111670637812128&w=2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1692?
CVE-2005-1692 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1692?
To fix CVE-2005-1692, upgrade gxine to version 0.4.5 or later, which contains the necessary patches.
What versions of gxine are affected by CVE-2005-1692?
CVE-2005-1692 affects gxine versions 0.4.1 through 0.4.4, and earlier versions down to 0.3.
Can CVE-2005-1692 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-1692 can be exploited remotely through manipulated RAM files with malicious URLs.
What types of attacks can CVE-2005-1692 enable?
CVE-2005-1692 can enable attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.
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