CVE-2008-1964

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the demux_nsf_send_headers function in src/demuxers/demux_nsf.c in xine-lib allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a long copyright field in an NSF header in an NES Sound file, a different issue than CVE-2008-1878. NOTE: a third party claims that the copyright field always has a safe length

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.60%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28908 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491274/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491248/100/0/threaded mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1964?
CVE-2008-1964 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-1964?
To fix CVE-2008-1964, 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-2008-1964 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-1964 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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