CVE-2008-5233: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Nov 26 2008(Updated: )
xine-lib 1.1.12, and other versions before 1.1.15, does not check for failure of malloc in circumstances including (1) the mymng_process_header function in demux_mng.c, (2) the open_mod_file function in demux_mod.c, and (3) frame_buffer allocation in the real_parse_audio_specific_data function in demux_real.c, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted media file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| xine | =1.1.10 | |
| xine | =1-rc3a | |
| xine | =1.1.10.1 | |
| xine | =1.1.9.1 | |
| xine | =1_beta7 | |
| xine | =1.1.11 | |
| xine | =1-rc3 | |
| xine | =1_beta9 | |
| xine | =1.1.0 | |
| xine | =1.1.7 | |
| xine | =1-rc3b | |
| xine | =1-rc5 | |
| xine | =1.1.2 | |
| xine | =1_beta4 | |
| xine | =1.1.9 | |
| xine | =1.0.3a | |
| xine | =1-rc4a | |
| xine | =1.1.12 | |
| xine | =1.0.1 | |
| xine | =1-rc8 | |
| xine | =1.1.13 | |
| xine | =1.1.11.1 | |
| xine | =1-rc2 | |
| xine | =1.0.2 | |
| xine | =1.1.8 | |
| xine | =1_beta2 | |
| xine | =1-rc7 | |
| xine | =1_beta5 | |
| xine | =1_beta11 | |
| xine | =1-rc1 | |
| xine | =1.1.3 | |
| xine | <=1.1.14 | |
| xine | =1.1.4 | |
| xine | =1.1.5 | |
| xine | =0.9.13 | |
| xine | =1.0 | |
| xine | =1-rc3c | |
| xine | =1_beta6 | |
| xine | =1-rc4 | |
| xine | =1_beta1 | |
| xine | =1.1.6 | |
| xine | =1_beta12 | |
| xine | =1.1.1 | |
| xine | =1_beta10 | |
| xine | =1_beta8 | |
| xine | =1-rc0a | |
| xine | =1-rc6a | |
| xine | =1_beta3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30797
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=619869
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020703
- http://www.ocert.org/analysis/2008-008/analysis.txt
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4648
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:020
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31827
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg00174.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg00385.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/47747
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44649
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44648
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44639
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495674/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5233?
CVE-2008-5233 has a moderate severity rating due to potential memory allocation issues that could lead to application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5233?
To fix CVE-2008-5233, upgrade xine-lib to version 1.1.15 or later, as these versions include the necessary bug fixes.
What versions of xine-lib are affected by CVE-2008-5233?
CVE-2008-5233 affects xine-lib versions from 1.1.12 and earlier, including specific versions such as 1.1.10, 1.1.11, and earlier releases.
What impact does CVE-2008-5233 have on system performance?
CVE-2008-5233 may lead to application instability or crashes, potentially affecting overall system performance when using the affected xine-lib versions.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-5233 if I cannot upgrade immediately?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2008-5233; it is recommended to upgrade to the fixed version at the earliest opportunity.
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