CVE-2008-1420 Integer overflow in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted OGG file due to an integer overflow in libvorbis, requiring user interaction to open the file.

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-2008-1420?

CVE-2008-1420 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 May 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

Integer overflow in residue partition value (aka partvals) evaluation in Xiph.org libvorbis 1.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OGG file, which triggers a heap overflow.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1420?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xiph.org Libvorbis.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1420?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2008-1420 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1420 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-1420, GHSA-3pp3-xmgq-cpcc.

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