CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-1905

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in xiTK (xitk/main.c) in xine 0.99.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a long filename on an EXTINFO line in a playlist file.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely execute arbitrary code on the victim's system, leading to full compromise of the application and potentially the entire system.

Recommendation

Immediately update xine to a patched version or apply available security fixes. Avoid opening playlists from untrusted sources.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in xiTK (xitk/main.c) in xine 0.99.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a long filename on an EXTINFO line in a playlist file.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS