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xine-ui "errors_create_window()" Format String Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA23709
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Release Date:
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2007-01-12
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Last Update:
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2007-01-18
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Popularity:
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6,786 views
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Critical:
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Moderately critical
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Impact:
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DoS
System access
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Workaround
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| Software: | xine-ui 0.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2007-0254
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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in xine-ui, which potentially can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system.
The vulnerability is caused due to a format string error within the "errors_create_window()" function in errors.c. This may be exploited to execute arbitrary code by e.g. tricking a user into opening a specially crafted playlist file.
The vulnerability is reported in version 0.99.4. Other versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Fixed in the CVS repository.
Provided and/or discovered by:
Reported by Sven Czaja after testing an exploit for VLC by Kevin Finisterre with xine-ui.
Changelog:
2007-01-18: Added CVE reference.
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