CVE-2008-1423 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted OGG files exploiting an integer overflow in libvorbis.
- 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-2008-1423?
CVE-2008-1423 is a critical 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 a certain quantvals and quantlist calculation in Xiph.org libvorbis 1.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted OGG file with a large virtual space for its codebook, which triggers a heap overflow.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1423?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xiph.org Libvorbis.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1423?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2008-1423 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1423 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-1423, GHSA-wf2j-2f6p-cm9w.