CVE-2008-5243 json
The real_parse_headers function in demux_real.c in xine-lib 1.1.12, and other 1.1.15 and earlier versions, relies on an untrusted input len…
published 2008-11-26 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-5220
- cvss
- 4.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.8%
- EPSS 1.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 78%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The real_parse_headers function in demux_real.c in xine-lib 1.1.12, and other 1.1.15 and earlier versions, relies on an untrusted input length value to "reindex into an allocated buffer," which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted value, probably an array index error.
Exploit prediction
1.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 78% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
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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
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mandriva.com
/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:020
vendor-advisory
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redhat.com
/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-January/msg00555.html
vendor-advisory
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redhat.com
/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg00385.html
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/30797
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/33544
third-party-advisory
- ocert.org /analysis/2008-008/analysis.txt
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/4648
third-party-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/31827
third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/495674/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/44658
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-5243
- NVD CVE-2008-5243
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