CVE-2008-1489: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Mar 25 2008(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the MP4_ReadBox_rdrf function in libmp4.c for VLC 0.8.6e allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted MP4 RDRF box that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-0984.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VLC for Mobile | =0.8.6e | |
| VLC media player | =0.8.6e |
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Reference Links
- http://trac.videolan.org/vlc/changeset/09572892df7e72c0d4e598c0b5e076cf330d8b0a
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29503
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1543
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29766
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-25.xml
- http://wiki.videolan.org/Changelog/0.8.6f
- http://www.videolan.org/security/sa0803.php
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29800
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0985
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28433
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41412
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14841
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1489?
CVE-2008-1489 is considered to be of high severity due to its potential for causing denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1489?
To fix CVE-2008-1489, upgrade VLC media player to a version newer than 0.8.6e which addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-1489?
CVE-2008-1489 affects users of VLC media player version 0.8.6e.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1489?
CVE-2008-1489 is an integer overflow vulnerability that can lead to a heap-based buffer overflow.
Is CVE-2008-1489 a publicly known vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2008-1489 is a publicly acknowledged vulnerability reported in 2008.
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