OSVDB ID: 12474

Title: xine-lib open_aiff_file() Function Overflow

Info

Disclosure

Dec 16, 2004

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

A local overflow exists in xine. xine fails to check the boundary of "open_aiff_file()" function, resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted multimedia file, an attacker can read and write arbitrary files or watch the programs, resulting in a loss of confidentiality and integrity.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality, Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.

Products

xine.org

xine-lib

1-rc7

References

Credit

  • Ariel Berkman -


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/36218