CVE-2008-1878 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a crash or execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in xine-lib when processing malicious NSF files.
- 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-2008-1878?
CVE-2008-1878 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Apr 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the demux_nsf_send_chunk function in src/demuxers/demux_nsf.c in xine-lib 1.1.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long NSF title.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1878?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xine Xine-Lib.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1878?
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-2008-1878 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1878 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-22c4-4rv3-jj9h.