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CVE-2008-0295

8.5 · HIGH

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 denia…

Published Jan 16, 2008videolanCWE-119EPSS 11.05%

Overview

CVE-2008-0295 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting videolan vlc_media_player. It was published on January 16, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from videolan. Update vlc_media_player 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
videolanvlc_media_player0Affected

References

Refaluigi.altervista.org/adv/vlcxhof-adv.txtRefsecunia.com/advisories/28383Refsecunia.com/advisories/29284Refsecunia.com/advisories/29766Refwww.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1543Refwww.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200803-13.xmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/27221Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0105Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14776Refaluigi.altervista.org/adv/vlcxhof-adv.txt

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0295?

CVE-2008-0295 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting videolan vlc_media_player. It was published on January 16, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-0295?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-0295?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from videolan. Update vlc_media_player 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-0295?

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