CVE-2004-1379
Published Jan 19, 2005 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Heap-based buffer overflow in the DVD subpicture decoder in xine xine-lib 1-rc5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) DVD or (2) MPEG subpicture header where the second field reuses RLE data from the end of the first field.
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QFinch assessment
Heap-based buffer overflow in the DVD subpicture decoder in xine xine-lib 1-rc5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) DVD or (2) MPEG subpicture header where the second field reuses RLE data from the end of the first field.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- 10%
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- xine-dvd-subpicture-bo(17423) ↗
- SSA:2004-266 ↗
- xinehq.de ↗
- DSA-657 ↗
- 11205 ↗
- 20040906 XSA-2004-5: heap overflow in DVD subpicture decoder ↗
- GLSA-200409-30 ↗
- www.vuxml.org ↗
Record history
Published Jan 19, 2005 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026