CVE-2008-5238 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a crafted stream name size 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-2008-5238?
CVE-2008-5238 is a high-severity 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
Integer overflow in the real_parse_mdpr function in demux_real.c in xine-lib 1.1.12, and other versions before 1.1.15, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted stream_name_size field.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5238?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xine Xine.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5238?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5238 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-5238 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5238 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5c4q-785x-6xr5.