CVE-2008-5236

Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in xine-lib 1.1.12, and other 1.1.15 and earlier versions, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to (1) a crafted EBML element length processed by the parse_block_group function in demux_matroska.c; (2) a certain combination of sps, w, and h values processed by the real_parse_audio_specific_data and demux_real_send_chunk functions in demux_real.c; and (3) an unspecified combination of three values processed by the open_ra_file function in demux_realaudio.c. NOTE: vector 2 reportedly exists because of an incomplete fix in 1.1.15.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 5.52% Top 15%
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Affected: n/a n/a
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5236?
CVE-2008-5236 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-5236?
To fix CVE-2008-5236, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-5236 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-5236 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~6% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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