A remote overflow exists in xine-lib. The xineplug_inp_http.so library fails to properly check bounds for HTTP responses resulting in a buffer overflow. By tricking a victim into opening an HTTP link to a malicious website, an attacker can cause arbitary code execution on the victim\'s system resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Technical
Applications that use a vulnerable version of the library may also be affected.
Solution
Upgrade to cvs version (after 2006-05-31) or version 1.1.2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.
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