CVE-2006-2802: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Jun 03 2006(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the HTTP Plugin (xineplug_inp_http.so) for xine-lib 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long reply from an HTTP server, as demonstrated using gxine 0.5.6.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| xine | =1.1.0 | |
| xine | =1.0.1 | |
| Xine | =0.5.6 | |
| xine | =1.0.2 | |
| xine | =1.1.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18187
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20369
- http://www.osvdb.org/25936
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20549
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Jun/0008.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20766
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20828
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1105
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20942
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200609-08.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21919
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:108
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26972
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1852
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/295-1/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-2802?
CVE-2006-2802 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service through a remote attack.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2802?
To remediate CVE-2006-2802, upgrade xine-lib to version 1.1.2 or later, as this version addresses the buffer overflow issue.
Which versions of xine are affected by CVE-2006-2802?
CVE-2006-2802 affects xine-lib versions 1.0.1, 1.0.2, and 1.1.0, as well as gxine version 0.5.6.
Can CVE-2006-2802 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-2802 can be exploited remotely by attackers by sending specially crafted HTTP responses.
What is the impact of CVE-2006-2802 on affected systems?
The impact of CVE-2006-2802 is that it can lead to an application crash, which results in a denial of service for users.
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