CVE-2009-3378: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Thu Oct 29 2009(Updated: )
The oggplay_data_handle_theora_frame function in media/liboggplay/src/liboggplay/oggplay_data.c in liboggplay, as used in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.x before 3.5.4, attempts to reuse an earlier frame data structure upon encountering a decoding error for the first frame, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted .ogg video file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | =3.5.3 | |
| Firefox | =3.5.1 | |
| Firefox | =3.5.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2009/mfsa2009-63.html
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=500311
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:294
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-272909-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3334
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6443
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3378?
CVE-2009-3378 is considered a critical vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3378?
To fix CVE-2009-3378, you should update Mozilla Firefox to version 3.5.4 or later.
What versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2009-3378?
CVE-2009-3378 affects Mozilla Firefox versions 3.5.1, 3.5.2, and 3.5.3.
What causes the CVE-2009-3378 vulnerability?
CVE-2009-3378 is caused by the oggplay_data_handle_theora_frame function mishandling frame data upon a decoding error.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-3378?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2009-3378; updating Firefox is the recommended approach.
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