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CVE-2009-0894

UnknownEPSS 5.70%

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CVE-2009-0894 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the decoder_create function in the initialization functionality in xvidcore/src/decoder.c in Xvid before 1.2.2, as used by Windows Media Player and other applications, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving the DirectShow (aka DShow) frontend and improper handling of the XVID_ERR_MEMORY return code during processing of a crafted movie file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 5.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the decoder_create function in the initialization functionality in xvidcore/src/decoder.c in Xvid before 1.2.2, as used by Windows Media Player and other applications, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving the DirectShow (aka DShow) frontend and improper handling of the XVID_ERR_MEMORY return code during processing of a crafted movie file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.70%

92.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
XvidXvid<= 1.2.1
XvidXvid1.1.0
XvidXvid1.1.1
XvidXvid1.1.2
XvidXvid1.1.3
XvidXvid1.2.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0894?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the decoder_create function in the initialization functionality in xvidcore/src/decoder.c in Xvid before 1.2.2, as used by Windows Media Player and other applications, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving the DirectShow (aka DShow) frontend and improper handling of the XVID_ERR_MEMORY return code during processing of a crafted movie file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2009-0894?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0894 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0894?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST