CVE-2008-1420: Integer Overflow

Published Apr 4, 2008
·
Updated

Integer overflow in residue partition value (aka partvals) evaluation in Xiph.org libvorbis 1.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OGG file, which triggers a heap overflow.

Other sources

Will Drewry of the Google Security Team reported an issue in OGG Vorbis library, that can cause an integer overflow leading to possible heap overflow.

Red Hat

Affected Software

14 affected components
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
redhat Enterprise Linux=4.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=5
redhat Enterprise Linux=5
redhat Enterprise Linux=5.0
redhat Linux Advanced Workstation=2.1
Xiph.org libvorbis=1.0.0
Xiph.org libvorbis=1.0.1
Xiph.org libvorbis=1.1.0
Xiph.org libvorbis=1.1.1
Xiph.org libvorbis=1.2.0
Xiph.org libvorbis=1.12

Event History

Apr 4, 2008
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 16, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:54 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:54 AM
Description
Data Sourced
12:54 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1420?

CVE-2008-1420 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote execution of arbitrary code.

2

What software versions are affected by CVE-2008-1420?

CVE-2008-1420 affects Xiph.org libvorbis versions 1.2.0 and earlier.

3

How do I fix CVE-2008-1420?

To fix CVE-2008-1420, upgrade libvorbis to version 1.2.1 or later.

4

Can CVE-2008-1420 be exploited through a file?

Yes, CVE-2008-1420 can be exploited by using a crafted OGG file.

5

Who reported the vulnerability CVE-2008-1420?

CVE-2008-1420 was reported by Will Drewry of the Google Security Team.

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