CVE-2008-0238
Overview
CVE-2008-0238 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting xine xine-lib. It was published on January 11, 2008.
Technical 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.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from xine. Update xine-lib to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| xine | xine-lib | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-0238?
CVE-2008-0238 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting xine xine-lib. It was published on January 11, 2008.
How severe is CVE-2008-0238?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-0238?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from xine. Update xine-lib to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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