CVE-2008-5246 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 26 Nov 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via heap-based buffer overflows in xine-lib's ID3 parsing functions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-5246?

CVE-2008-5246 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, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5246?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xine Xine-Lib.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5246?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5246 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-2008-5246 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5246 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ghfj-4g4r-f7ww.