CVE-2006-1664: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 7, 2006
·Updated
Buffer overflow in xinelistdeletecurrent in libxine 1.14 and earlier, as distributed in xine-lib 1.1.1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted MPEG stream.
Affected Software
7 affected components
xine Xine-lib=1.1.0
xine Xine-lib=1.0.3a
xine Xine-lib=1.0.1
xine Xine-lib=1.0.2
xine Xine-lib=0.9.13
xine Xine-lib=1.0
xine Xine-lib=1.1.1
Event History
Apr 7, 2006
CVE Published
10:04 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1664?
CVE-2006-1664 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-1664?
To fix CVE-2006-1664, upgrade libxine to version 1.1.2 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2006-1664?
CVE-2006-1664 affects libxine versions 1.1.1 and earlier, including 1.1.0, 1.0.3a, 1.0.2, and 1.0.1.
4
Can CVE-2006-1664 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-1664 can be exploited remotely through a crafted MPEG stream, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
5
What should I do if I am using a vulnerable version of libxine affected by CVE-2006-1664?
If you are using a vulnerable version of libxine, you should immediately upgrade to a patched version to mitigate the risk.