CVE-2008-5276: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Dec 03 2008(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the ReadRealIndex function in real.c in the Real demuxer plugin in VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.0 through 0.9.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed RealMedia (.rm) file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =0.9.0 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =0.9.4 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =0.9.7 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =0.9.1 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =0.9.5 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =0.9.8 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =0.9.2 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =0.9.3 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | =0.9.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git;a=commitdiff;h=d19de4e9f2211cbe5bde00726b66c47a424f4e07
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32942
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33315
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-24.xml
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4680
- http://www.osvdb.org/50333
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498768/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32545
- http://www.trapkit.de/advisories/TKADV2008-013.txt
- http://www.videolan.org/security/sa0811.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3287
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14793
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=d19de4e9f2211cbe5bde00726b66c47a424f4e07
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5276?
CVE-2008-5276 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5276?
To fix CVE-2008-5276, upgrade VLC media player to version 0.9.8 or later, as this version contains a patch for the vulnerability.
Which versions of VLC media player are affected by CVE-2008-5276?
CVE-2008-5276 affects VLC media player versions 0.9.0 through 0.9.7.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-5276?
CVE-2008-5276 is classified as an integer overflow vulnerability that leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.
Can CVE-2008-5276 be exploited through a specific file type?
Yes, CVE-2008-5276 can be exploited using a malformed RealMedia (.rm) file.
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