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CVE-2008-1423: Integer Overflow

First published: Fri Apr 04 2008(Updated: )

Integer overflow in a certain quantvals and quantlist calculation in Xiph.org libvorbis 1.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted OGG file with a large virtual space for its codebook, which triggers a heap overflow.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=2.1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=2.1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=2.1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=5.0
Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation=2.1
libvorbisfile=1.0.0
libvorbisfile=1.0.1
libvorbisfile=1.1.0
libvorbisfile=1.1.1
libvorbisfile=1.1.2
libvorbisfile=1.2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-1423?

    CVE-2008-1423 has a high severity as it allows remote attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-1423?

    To fix CVE-2008-1423, update the libvorbis library to version 1.2.1 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2008-1423?

    CVE-2008-1423 affects libvorbis versions 1.2.0 and earlier.

  • Can CVE-2008-1423 lead to data breaches?

    Yes, CVE-2008-1423 can potentially lead to data breaches due to arbitrary code execution vulnerability.

  • Is CVE-2008-1423 related to OGG file handling?

    Yes, CVE-2008-1423 is specifically related to how crafted OGG files are handled in the libvorbis library.

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