Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the demux_nsf_send_chunk function in src/demuxers/demux_nsf.c in xine-lib 1.1.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long NSF title.
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 5.0 | xine-lib | 1.1.10.1-2+lenny2 | DTSA-128-1 |
| Debian 4.0 | xine-lib | 1.1.2+dfsg-7 | DSA-1586-1 |
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
- Xine-Lib 1.1.12 - NSF demuxer Stack Overflow (PoC) EDB-5458 · dos · Apr 16, 2008 · verified
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 2
- DSA-1586-1 xine-lib - multiple vulnerabilities Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DTSA-128-1 xine-lib - multiple vulnerabilities Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- FEDORA-2008-3326 vendor-advisory
- GLSA-200808-01 vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2008-3353 vendor-advisory
- ADV-2008-1247 vdb-entry
- DSA-1586 vendor-advisory
- 30021 third-party-advisory
- 29850 third-party-advisory
- MDVSA-2008:177 vendor-advisory
- 5458 exploit
- SUSE-SR:2008:012 vendor-advisory
- xinelib-demuxnsfsendchunk-bo(41865) vdb-entry
- 31393 third-party-advisory
- MDVSA-2008:178 vendor-advisory
- 28816 vdb-entry
- 31372 third-party-advisory
- USN-635-1 vendor-advisory
- 30337 third-party-advisory
- 30581 third-party-advisory