CVE-2008-1878: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Apr 17 2008(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the demux_nsf_send_chunk function in src/demuxers/demux_nsf.c in xine-lib 1.1.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long NSF title.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| xine | =1.1.10 | |
| xine | =1.1.10.1 | |
| xine | =1.1.11 | |
| xine | =1.1.0 | |
| xine | =1.1.9 | |
| xine | <=1.1.12 | |
| xine | =1.1.11.1 | |
| xine | =1.1.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29850
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28816
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-April/msg00536.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-April/msg00571.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30021
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-06/msg00001.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:177
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31372
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:178
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30581
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31393
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-635-1
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200808-01.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1586
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30337
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1247/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41865
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5458
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1878?
CVE-2008-1878 has a severity level that allows for remote denial of service and potentially arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1878?
To fix CVE-2008-1878, upgrade xine-lib to version 1.1.13 or later.
Which versions of xine-lib are affected by CVE-2008-1878?
CVE-2008-1878 affects xine-lib versions up to and including 1.1.12.
Can CVE-2008-1878 allow attackers to execute code?
Yes, CVE-2008-1878 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1878?
CVE-2008-1878 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
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