CVE-2008-0073 Integer overflow in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 24 Mar 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malicious RTSP server exploiting an integer overflow in xine-lib's SDP parser.

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-2008-0073?

CVE-2008-0073 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Mar 2008. 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

Array index error in the sdpplin_parse function in input/libreal/sdpplin.c in xine-lib 1.1.10.1 allows remote RTSP servers to execute arbitrary code via a large streamid SDP parameter.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0073?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xine Xine-Lib.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0073?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2008-0073 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0073 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-0073, GHSA-hpch-3whr-v22q.