Description

demux_qt.c in xine-lib 1.1.12, and other 1.1.15 and earlier versions, does not validate the count field before calling calloc for STSD_ATOM atom allocation, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted media file.

Weaknesses 1

Affected Products 49

References 9

• lists.opensuse.org http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html
• secunia.com http://secunia.com/advisories/31827
• securityreason.com http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4648
• ocert.org http://www.ocert.org/analysis/2008-008/analysis.txt
• securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495674/100/0/threaded
• securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30797
  Patch
• exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44657
• redhat.com https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg00174.html
• redhat.com https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg00385.html

Remediation

• securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30797
  Patch