CVE-2006-1905 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via format string vulnerabilities in xine when processing malicious playlist files.
- 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-2006-1905?
CVE-2006-1905 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Apr 2006. 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
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in xiTK (xitk/main.c) in xine 0.99.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a long filename on an EXTINFO line in a playlist file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1905?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xine Xine.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1905?
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-2006-1905 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-1905 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2006-1905, GHSA-qj9m-76j5-mx55.