xine-lib: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code

Background

xine-lib is the core library package for the xine media player, and other players such as Amarok, Codeine/Dragon Player and Kaffeine.

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in xine-lib. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact

A remote attacker could entice a user to play a specially crafted video file or stream with a player using xine-lib, potentially resulting in the execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All xine-lib users should upgrade to an unaffected version:

 # emerge --sync
 # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-libs/xine-lib-1.1.16.3"

NOTE: This is a legacy GLSA. Updates for all affected architectures are available since April 10, 2009. It is likely that your system is already no longer affected by this issue.