CVE-2008-5246 json
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in xine-lib before 1.1.15 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that send ID3 d…
published 2008-11-26 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-5223
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 5.7%
- EPSS 5.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 93%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in xine-lib before 1.1.15 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that send ID3 data to the (1) id3v22_interp_frame and (2) id3v24_interp_frame functions in src/demuxers/id3.c. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Exploit prediction
5.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93% 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
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- 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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securitytracker.com
/id?1020703
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/44468
vdb-entry
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osvdb.org
/47677
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/2382
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/30698
vdb-entry
- sourceforge.net /project/shownotes.php?release_id=619869
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-5246
- NVD CVE-2008-5246
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