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CVE-2008-0295

Published: 16 January 2008

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.

Notes

AuthorNote
jdstrand
per Debian this does not affect xine-lib, just vlc as it ships
a really old version

Priority

Low

Status

Package Release Status
vlc
Launchpad, Ubuntu, Debian
dapper Ignored
(end of life)
edgy Ignored
(end of life, was needed)
feisty Ignored
(end of life, was needed)
gutsy Ignored
(end of life, was needed)
hardy
Released (0.8.6e-0ubuntu1)
intrepid
Released (0.8.6e-0ubuntu1)
jaunty
Released (0.8.6e-0ubuntu1)
karmic
Released (0.8.6e-0ubuntu1)
upstream
Released (0.8.6e)