CVE-2005-2967 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via malicious CDDB metadata when a user plays a CD using the vulnerable xine-lib library.
- 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-2005-2967?
CVE-2005-2967 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Oct 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
Format string vulnerability in input_cdda.c in xine-lib 1-beta through 1-beta 3, 1-rc, 1.0 through 1.0.2, and 1.1.1 allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in metadata in CDDB server responses when the victim plays a CD.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2967?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xine Xine-Lib.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2967?
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-2005-2967 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2967 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DSA-863-1, GHSA-65qq-9m6q-q3fq.