CVE-2006-1905
Description
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in xiTK (xitk/main.c) in xine 0.99.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a long filename on an EXTINFO line in a playlist file.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
Xine 0.9/1.0 - Playlist Handling Remote Format String
source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17579/info
The xine package is reported prone to a remote format-string vulnerability.
This issue arises when the application handles specially crafted playlist files. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious file that contains format specifiers and then sending the file to an unsuspecting user.
A successful attack may crash the application or lead to arbitrary code execution.
All versions of xine are considered vulnerable at the moment.
#EXTM3U
#EXTINFO !!All_You_Playlists_Are_Belong_To_Us - SHHEEEELLLLCCCCOOOOOODDDDDDEEEEEEEEEEE!!
AAAAAAAAAAA%x%x%x%x%x%x%x%x%x%x%x%x%x%x%x%x%x%x%x%x%x%x%x%.13068u%n%hnOS impact
Debian Fixed 5 releases
| Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| trixie | Fixed | 0.99.4-1 |
| sid | Fixed | 0.99.4-1 |
| forky | Fixed | 0.99.4-1 |
| bullseye | Fixed | 0.99.4-1 |
| bookworm | Fixed | 0.99.4-1 |
References
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