xine up to 1.1.11.1 demux_real_send_chunk memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in xine up to 1.1.11.1. Affected by this issue is the function demux_real_send_chunk. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2008-5235. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in xine up to 1.1.11.1 (Multimedia Player Software). Affected by this issue is the function demux_real_send_chunk. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Heap-based buffer overflow in the demux_real_send_chunk function in src/demuxers/demux_real.c in xine-lib before 1.1.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Real Media file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

The bug was discovered 08/15/2008. The weakness was published 11/25/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at vupen.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2008-5235 since 11/25/2008. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 102 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. 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 and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 years after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (44469), Tenable (46771), SecurityFocus (BID 30698†), OSVDB (47678†) and Secunia (SA31502†). Similar entries are available at VDB-43304, VDB-45213, VDB-45211 and VDB-45210. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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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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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: xine 1

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-5235 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-5235
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-45200
X-Force: 44469
SecurityFocus: 30698 - xine-lib 1.1.14 Multiple Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 31502
OSVDB: 47678 - CVE-2008-5235 - Xine-lib - Buffer Overflow Issue
SecurityTracker: 1020703
Vulnerability Center: 20750 - Xine-lib < 1.1.15 Demux_real_send_chunk Function Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2008-2382

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 08/26/2019 16:39
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (82), 08/26/2019 16:39 (4)
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