CVE-2008-5235 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 26 Nov 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted Real Media file due to a heap-based buffer overflow in xine-lib.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-5235?

CVE-2008-5235 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Nov 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the demux_real_send_chunk function in src/demuxers/demux_real.c in xine-lib before 1.1.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Real Media file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5235?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xine Xine.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5235?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5235 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2008-5235 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5235 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mp3h-wxw3-74mx.