CVE-2008-4654: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Oct 21 2008(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the parse_master function in the Ty demux plugin (modules/demux/ty.c) in VLC Media Player 0.9.0 through 0.9.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a TiVo TY media file with a header containing a crafted size value.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =0.9.4 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =0.9.1 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =0.9.2 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =0.9 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =0.9.3 | |
| VLC media player | =0.9 | |
| VLC media player | =0.9.1 | |
| VLC media player | =0.9.2 | |
| VLC media player | =0.9.3 | |
| VLC media player | =0.9.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=502726
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git;a=commit;h=fde9e1cc1fe1ec9635169fa071e42b3aa6436033
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git;a=commitdiff;h=26d92b87bba99b5ea2e17b7eaa39c462d65e9133
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32339
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4460
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/19/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497587/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31813
- http://www.trapkit.de/advisories/TKADV2008-010.txt
- http://www.videolan.org/security/sa0809.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2856
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45960
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14803
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=fde9e1cc1fe1ec9635169fa071e42b3aa6436033
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=26d92b87bba99b5ea2e17b7eaa39c462d65e9133
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4654?
CVE-2008-4654 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4654?
To fix CVE-2008-4654, upgrade VLC Media Player to version 0.9.5 or later, which addresses this buffer overflow issue.
What versions of VLC Media Player are affected by CVE-2008-4654?
CVE-2008-4654 affects VLC Media Player versions 0.9.0 through 0.9.4.
What kind of attack is CVE-2008-4654 associated with?
CVE-2008-4654 is associated with remote attacks that exploit a stack-based buffer overflow through crafted TiVo TY media files.
Can CVE-2008-4654 lead to arbitrary code execution?
Yes, CVE-2008-4654 can lead to arbitrary code execution on vulnerable systems when manipulated TiVo TY media files are processed.
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