CVE-2008-0225

Public Exploit

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the rmff_dump_cont function in input/libreal/rmff.c in xine-lib 1.1.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the SDP Abstract attribute in an RTSP session, related to the rmff_dump_header function and related to disregarding the max field. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Category

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 6.73% Top 10%
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Affected: n/a n/a
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0225?
CVE-2008-0225 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-0225?
To fix CVE-2008-0225, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-0225 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-0225 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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