Description
Array index error in the sdpplin_parse function in input/libreal/sdpplin.c in xine-lib 1.1.10.1 allows remote RTSP servers to execute arbitrary code via a large streamid SDP parameter.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | vlc | 0.8.6.e-2 | — |
| Debian 13 | vlc | 0.8.6.e-2 | — |
| Debian 12 | vlc | 0.8.6.e-2 | — |
| Debian 5.0 | vlc | 0.8.6.c-6+lenny3 | DTSA-119-1 |
| Debian 5.0 | xine-lib | 1.1.10.1-2+lenny2 | DTSA-128-1 |
| Debian 4.0 | vlc | 0.8.6-svn20061012.debian-5.1+etch2 | DSA-1543-1 |
| Debian 4.0 | xine-lib | 1.1.2+dfsg-6 | DSA-1536-1 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 3.1 | xine-lib | 1.0.1-1sarge7 | DSA-1536-1 |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- Kantaris 0.3.4 - SSA Subtitle Local Buffer Overflow EDB-5498 · local · Apr 25, 2008 · verified
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 4
- DSA-1536-1 xine-lib - several vulnerabilities Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DSA-1543-1 vlc - several vulnerabilities Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DTSA-128-1 xine-lib - multiple vulnerabilities Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DTSA-119-1 vlc - arbitrary code execution Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-10/
- DSA-1543 vendor-advisory
- GLSA-200808-01 vendor-advisory
- SSA:2008-089-03 vendor-advisory
- 28312 vdb-entry
- xinelib-sdpplinparse-bo(41339) vdb-entry
- http://www.videolan.org/security/sa0803.php
- FEDORA-2008-2945 vendor-advisory
- SUSE-SR:2008:012 vendor-advisory
- 29392 third-party-advisory
- FEDORA-2008-2569 vendor-advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=585488&group_id=9655
- 28694 third-party-advisory
- 29740 third-party-advisory
- GLSA-200804-25 vendor-advisory
- 31393 third-party-advisory
- SUSE-SR:2008:007 vendor-advisory
- http://xinehq.de/index.php/news
- 29601 third-party-advisory
- MDVSA-2008:178 vendor-advisory
- http://wiki.videolan.org/Changelog/0.8.6f
- ADV-2008-0923 vdb-entry
- 29800 third-party-advisory
- MDVSA-2008:219 vendor-advisory
- 29766 third-party-advisory
- 1019682 vdb-entry
- 29503 third-party-advisory
- 29472 third-party-advisory
- DSA-1536 vendor-advisory
- 29578 third-party-advisory
- ADV-2008-0985 vdb-entry
- 31372 third-party-advisory
- USN-635-1 vendor-advisory
- 30581 third-party-advisory