CVE-2008-0295 Memory corruption in n/a
Heap-based buffer overflow in Xine library allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via malicious SDP data.
- 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-2008-0295?
CVE-2008-0295 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player, published on 16 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in modules/access/rtsp/real_sdpplin.c in the Xine library, as used in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 0.8.6d and earlier, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via long Session Description Protocol (SDP) data.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0295?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Videolan Vlc Media Player.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0295?
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-2008-0295 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0295 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Videolan Vlc Media Player
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-0295, GHSA-q8f4-xwq9-wx64.