Detections
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DivX Web Player < 1.4.3.4 Stream Format Chunk Buffer Overflow
high Nessus Plugin ID 36185
Synopsis
The remote Windows host contains a media player that is susceptible to a buffer overflow attack.Description
DivX Web Player, which allows for playing HD-quality DivX video in a web browser, is installed on the remote host.The installed version contains a heap-based buffer overflow that is triggered when processing 'STRF' (Stream Format) chunks. Using a specially crafted DivX file, an attacker may be able to leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code on the host subject to the user's privileges.
Solution
Upgrade to DivX Web Player 1.4.3.4 or later in an updated DivX bundle as that reportedly addresses the issue.See Also
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2008-57/
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 36185
File Name: divx_web_player_1_4_3_4.nasl
Version: 1.10
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows
Published: 4/17/2009
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 6.9
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
Required KB Items: SMB/Registry/Enumerated
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2008-5259
BID: 34523