CVE-2008-0238 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted SDP attributes in xine-lib, requiring user interaction to open malicious media.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-0238?
CVE-2008-0238 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jan 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
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the rmff_dump_cont function in input/libreal/rmff.c in xine-lib 1.1.9 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the SDP (1) Title, (2) Author, or (3) Copyright attribute, related to the rmff_dump_header function, different vectors than CVE-2008-0225. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0238?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xine Xine-Lib.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0238?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0238 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-0238 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0238 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m33x-fw9w-58g9.