Xvid library get_intra_block code execution
| xvid-getintrablock-code-execution (34949) |  High Risk |
Description:
The Xvid library and application implementing the library could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a vulnerability in the get_intra_block function. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted Xvid Avi file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 5.6 |
| Access Vector: | Remote |
| Access Complexity: | High |
| Authentication: | Not Required |
| Confidentiality Impact: | Partial |
| Integrity Impact: | Partial |
| Availability Impact: | Partial |
| Temporal Score: | 4.1 |
| Exploitability: | Unproven |
| Remediation Level: | Official-Fix |
| Report Confidence: | Confirmed |
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
For Mandriva Linux (mplayer):
Refer to MDKSA-2007:143 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
For Gentoo Linux (Xvid):
Refer to GLSA 200708-02 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.
References:
- Xvid library Web site: Xvid.org: Home of the Xvid Codec.
- BID-24561: Xvid Avi MBCoding.C Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-3329: Multiple array index errors in the (1) get_intra_block, (2) get_inter_block_h263, and (3) get_inter_block_mpeg functions in src/bitstream/mbcoding.c in Xvid 1.1.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (a) Avi, (b) H.263, or (c) MPEG file.
- GLSA-200708-02: Xvid: Array indexing vulnerabilities
- SA25711: Xvid Avi File Parsing Array Indexing Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Gentoo Linux
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 2007 X86_64
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 2007
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 2007.1
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 2008.0 X86_64
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 3.0
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 3.0 X86_64
- Xvid Xvid 1.1.2
Reported:
Jun 20, 2007
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