CVE-2008-5242 json
demux_qt.c in xine-lib 1.1.12, and other 1.1.15 and earlier versions, does not validate the count field before calling calloc for STSD_ATOM…
published 2008-11-26 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-5219
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.1%
- EPSS 3.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 87%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
demux_qt.c in xine-lib 1.1.12, and other 1.1.15 and earlier versions, does not validate the count field before calling calloc for STSD_ATOM atom allocation, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted media file.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
3.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 87% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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securityfocus.com
/bid/30797
vdb-entry, patch
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redhat.com
/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg00174.html
vendor-advisory
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lists.opensuse.org
/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html
vendor-advisory
-
redhat.com
/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg00385.html
vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/44657
vdb-entry
- ocert.org /analysis/2008-008/analysis.txt
-
securityreason.com
/securityalert/4648
third-party-advisory
-
secunia.com
/advisories/31827
third-party-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/archive/1/495674/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-5242
- NVD CVE-2008-5242
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