CVE-2004-1379 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted DVD or MPEG subpicture headers in the xine media library, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2004-1379?
CVE-2004-1379 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jan 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the DVD subpicture decoder in xine xine-lib 1-rc5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) DVD or (2) MPEG subpicture header where the second field reuses RLE data from the end of the first field.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1379?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Xine Xine, Xine Xine-Lib.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1379?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2004-1379 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1379 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DSA-657-1, GHSA-p6pq-vqh3-43xp.