xine xine-lib demux_qt.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in xine xine-lib. This affects an unknown function of the file demux_qt.c. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2008-5242. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in xine xine-lib (Multimedia Player Software) (affected version unknown). This affects an unknown functionality of the file demux_qt.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:

demux_qt.c in xine-lib 1.1.12, and other 1.1.15 and earlier versions, does not validate the count field before calling calloc for STSD_ATOM atom allocation, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted media file.

The bug was discovered 08/22/2008. The weakness was disclosed 11/25/2008 by Will Drewry with CERT (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-5242 since 11/25/2008. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 14 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 34133 (Fedora 9 : xine-lib-1.1.15-1.fc9 (2008-7512)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (44657), Tenable (34133), SecurityFocus (BID 30797†), OSVDB (47741†) and Secunia (SA31827†). The entries VDB-43304, VDB-45212, VDB-45208 and VDB-45206 are pretty similar. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
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VulDB Base Score: 7.3
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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 34133
Nessus Name: Fedora 9 : xine-lib-1.1.15-1.fc9 (2008-7512)
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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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08/22/2008 🔍
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09/05/2008 +14 days 🔍
09/10/2008 +5 days 🔍
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11/25/2008 +76 days 🔍
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02/08/2009 +75 days 🔍
03/17/2015 +2228 days 🔍
08/26/2019 +1623 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Will Drewry
Organization: CERT
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-5242 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-5242
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-45207

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X-Force: 44657
SecurityFocus: 30797 - xine-lib 1.1.15 and Prior Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 31827
OSVDB: 47741 - xine-lib parse_moov_atom() function buffer overflow
Vulnerability Center: 20756 - Xine-lib <1.1.16 Demux_qt.c Vulnerability Allows Remote DoS or Code Execution, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 08/26/2019 16:56
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (75), 08/26/2019 16:56 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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