CVE-2009-0698: Integer Overflow
First published: Mon Feb 23 2009(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the 4xm demuxer (demuxers/demux_4xm.c) in xine-lib 1.1.16.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a 4X movie file with a large current_track value, a similar issue to CVE-2009-0385.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| xine | =1.1.16.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.trapkit.de/advisories/TKADV2009-004.txt
- http://bugs.xine-project.org/show_bug.cgi?id=205
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=660071
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00010.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-746-1
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:299
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:298
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48954
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500514/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0698?
CVE-2009-0698 has a critical severity as it allows remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0698?
To fix CVE-2009-0698, update xine-lib to version 1.1.16.2 or later.
What is affected by CVE-2009-0698?
CVE-2009-0698 affects xine-lib version 1.1.16.1 specifically.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-0698?
CVE-2009-0698 is an integer overflow vulnerability.
What could be the consequence of exploiting CVE-2009-0698?
Exploiting CVE-2009-0698 could lead to application crashes and the potential execution of arbitrary code.
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