CVE-2007-0255: Critical severity xine xine vulnerability

Published Jan 16, 2007

Updated

XINE 0.99.4 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a certain M3U file that contains a long #EXTINF line and contains format string specifiers in an invalid udp:// URI, possibly a variant of CVE-2007-0017.

Affected Software

1 affected component

xine xine=0.99.4

Event History

Jan 16, 2007

CVE Published

11:28 PM

Jan 17, 2007

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0255?

CVE-2007-0255 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for application crash and arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0255?

To fix CVE-2007-0255, update the XINE software to the latest version or apply patches that address this vulnerability.

What can be exploited in CVE-2007-0255?

CVE-2007-0255 can be exploited through a specially crafted M3U file that includes a long #EXTINF line and an invalid udp:// URI.

Which version of XINE is affected by CVE-2007-0255?

CVE-2007-0255 specifically affects XINE version 0.99.4.

Could CVE-2007-0255 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2007-0255 could potentially allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code under certain conditions.