CVE-2008-0238: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Jan 11 2008(Updated: )
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the rmff_dump_cont function in input/libreal/rmff.c in xine-lib 1.1.9 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the SDP (1) Title, (2) Author, or (3) Copyright attribute, related to the rmff_dump_header function, different vectors than CVE-2008-0225. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| xine | <=1.1.9 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28384
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:020
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=205197
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200801-12.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28674
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:045
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28955
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31393
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-635-1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-0238?
CVE-2008-0238 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0238?
To fix CVE-2008-0238, upgrade the xine-lib to version 1.1.10 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-0238?
CVE-2008-0238 affects xine-lib versions up to and including 1.1.9.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2008-0238?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2008-0238 by sending specially crafted SDP data that trigger heap-based buffer overflows.
Is CVE-2008-0238 related to any other vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2008-0238 is related to CVE-2008-0225, though it involves different exploitation vectors.
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