CVE-2008-5245 json
xine-lib before 1.1.15 performs V4L video frame preallocation before ascertaining the required length, which has unknown impact and attack…
published 2008-11-26 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-5222
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.7%
- EPSS 1.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 77%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
xine-lib before 1.1.15 performs V4L video frame preallocation before ascertaining the required length, which has unknown impact and attack vectors, possibly related to a buffer overflow in the open_video_capture_device function in src/input/input_v4l.c.
Exploit prediction
1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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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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secunia.com
/advisories/31502
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id?1020703
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/2382
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/30698
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/44470
vdb-entry
- sourceforge.net /project/shownotes.php?release_id=619869
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-5245
- NVD CVE-2008-5245
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