xine xine-lib up to 1.1.14 src/demuxers/id3.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in xine xine-lib and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file src/demuxers/id3.c. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2008-5246. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in xine xine-lib (Multimedia Player Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the file src/demuxers/id3.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in xine-lib before 1.1.15 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that send ID3 data to the (1) id3v22_interp_frame and (2) id3v24_interp_frame functions in src/demuxers/id3.c. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

The weakness was released 08/15/2008 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at mandriva.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2008-5246 since 11/25/2008. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 46771 (GLSA-201006-04 : xine-lib: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 1 Beta2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (44468), Tenable (46771), SecurityFocus (BID 30698†), OSVDB (47677†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1020703†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-43304, VDB-45213, VDB-45210 and VDB-45209. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.0

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 46771
Nessus Name: GLSA-201006-04 : xine-lib: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
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OpenVAS ID: 69007
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 201006-04 (xine-lib)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: xine-lib 1 Beta2

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: mandriva.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-5246 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-5246
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-45211

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X-Force: 44468
SecurityFocus: 30698 - xine-lib 1.1.14 Multiple Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 47677 - xine-lib src/demuxers/id3.c ID3 Tag Frame Header Size Field Overflow
SecurityTracker: 1020703 - xine-lib Bugs in Processing Media Files Lets Remote Users Deny Service and Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 20759 - Xine-lib < 1.1.15 Multiple Heap-Based Buffer Overflows Vulnerabilities, High
Vupen: ADV-2008-2382

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 04:11 PM
Updated: 08/03/2021 10:10 AM
Changes: 03/17/2015 04:11 PM (63), 08/19/2017 09:55 AM (17), 08/03/2021 10:10 AM (2)
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