CVE-2008-5245 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 26 Nov 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

A buffer overflow in xine-lib's V4L video capture allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted video input.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-5245?

CVE-2008-5245 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Nov 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5245?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xine Xine-Lib.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5245?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5245 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-2008-5245 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5245 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7vpx-rrh6-j6c5.