# CVE-2008-1964: Stack-based buffer overflow in the demux\_nsf\_send\_headers function in src/demuxers/demux\_nsf.c in xine-lib allows remote attackers to have a

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-04-25 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the demux_nsf_send_headers function in src/demuxers/demux_nsf.c in xine-lib allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a long copyright field in an NSF header in an NES Sound file, a different issue than CVE-2008-1878. NOTE: a third party claims that the copyright field always has a safe length

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28908
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491274/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491248/100/0/threaded

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