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CVE-2009-0894

10.0 · HIGH

Heap-based buffer overflow in the decoder_create function in the initialization functionality in xvidcore/src/decoder.c in Xvid before 1.2.2, as used by Windows Media Player and other applications,…

Published Jun 2, 2009xvidCWE-119EPSS 5.70%

Overview

CVE-2009-0894 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting xvid xvid. It was published on June 2, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the decoder_create function in the initialization functionality in xvidcore/src/decoder.c in Xvid before 1.2.2, as used by Windows Media Player and other applications, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving the DirectShow (aka DShow) frontend and improper handling of the XVID_ERR_MEMORY return code during processing of a crafted movie file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from xvid. Update xvid 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
xvidxvid0Affected

References

Refcvs.xvid.org/cvs/viewvc.cgi/xvidcore/src/decoder.cRefcvs.xvid.org/cvs/viewvc.cgi/xvidcore/src/decoder.c?r1=1.80&r2=1.81Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/35158Refwww.xvid.org/News.64.0.html?&cHash=0170b4e439&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=64&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=7Refwww.it-isac.org/postings/cyber/alertdetail.php?id=4635&selyear=2009&menutype=menupublicRefcvs.xvid.org/cvs/viewvc.cgi/xvidcore/src/decoder.cRefcvs.xvid.org/cvs/viewvc.cgi/xvidcore/src/decoder.c?r1=1.80&r2=1.81Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/35158Refwww.xvid.org/News.64.0.html?&cHash=0170b4e439&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=64&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=7Refwww.it-isac.org/postings/cyber/alertdetail.php?id=4635&selyear=2009&menutype=menupublic

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0894?

CVE-2009-0894 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting xvid xvid. It was published on June 2, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-0894?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-0894?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from xvid. Update xvid 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-2009-0894?

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