What is the severity of CVE-2008-1964?

CVE-2008-1964 is a disputed vulnerability that is reported to be capable of causing a stack-based buffer overflow.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1964?

To fix CVE-2008-1964, it is recommended to update xine-lib to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

What software is affected by CVE-2008-1964?

CVE-2008-1964 affects the xine-lib software, specifically through its handling of NSF headers in NES Sound files.

Can CVE-2008-1964 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-1964 can potentially be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted NES Sound files.

What impact does CVE-2008-1964 have?

The impact of CVE-2008-1964 is currently unknown but is associated with unauthorized execution or denial of service due to buffer overflow.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2008-1964

high

7.5

CWE

119

25/4/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-1964: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Apr 25 2008(Updated: )

** DISPUTED ** Stack-based buffer overflow in the demux_nsf_send_headers function in src/demuxers/demux_nsf.c in xine-lib allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a long copyright field in an NSF header in an NES Sound file, a different issue than CVE-2008-1878. NOTE: a third party claims that the copyright field always has a safe length.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1964?
CVE-2008-1964 is a disputed vulnerability that is reported to be capable of causing a stack-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1964?
To fix CVE-2008-1964, it is recommended to update xine-lib to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-1964?
CVE-2008-1964 affects the xine-lib software, specifically through its handling of NSF headers in NES Sound files.
Can CVE-2008-1964 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-1964 can potentially be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted NES Sound files.
What impact does CVE-2008-1964 have?
The impact of CVE-2008-1964 is currently unknown but is associated with unauthorized execution or denial of service due to buffer overflow.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1964?
CVE-2008-1964 is a disputed vulnerability that is reported to be capable of causing a stack-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1964?
To fix CVE-2008-1964, it is recommended to update xine-lib to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-1964?
CVE-2008-1964 affects the xine-lib software, specifically through its handling of NSF headers in NES Sound files.
Can CVE-2008-1964 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-1964 can potentially be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted NES Sound files.
What impact does CVE-2008-1964 have?
The impact of CVE-2008-1964 is currently unknown but is associated with unauthorized execution or denial of service due to buffer overflow.