xine xine-lib 1.1.9 input/libreal/rmff.c rmff_dump_header memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in xine xine-lib 1.1.9. The affected element is the function rmff_dump_header in the library input/libreal/rmff.c. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2008-0238. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in xine xine-lib 1.1.9 (Multimedia Player Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects the function rmff_dump_header in the library input/libreal/rmff.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the rmff_dump_cont function in input/libreal/rmff.c in xine-lib 1.1.9 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the SDP (1) Title, (2) Author, or (3) Copyright attribute, related to the rmff_dump_header function, different vectors than CVE-2008-0225. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

The weakness was disclosed 01/11/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared at ubuntu.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-0238 since 01/11/2008. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 30117 (GLSA-200801-12 : 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 and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 3 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (30117), SecurityFocus (BID 27198†) and Secunia (SA28384†). The entry VDB-40485 is pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 30117
Nessus Name: GLSA-200801-12 : xine-lib: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
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OpenVAS ID: 830627
OpenVAS Name: Mandriva Update for mysql MDVA-2012:049 (mysql)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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07/30/2021 +2328 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ubuntu.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2008-0238 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-0238
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-40497

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SecurityFocus: 27198
Secunia: 28384

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 13:43
Updated: 07/30/2021 14:28
Changes: 03/16/2015 13:43 (65), 09/14/2018 08:19 (3), 07/30/2021 14:28 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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