CVE-2008-5259 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious DivX file, exploiting an integer overflow in the web player.
- 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-2008-5259?
CVE-2008-5259 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Apr 2009. 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 signedness error in DivX Web Player 1.4.2.7, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a DivX file containing a crafted Stream Format (STRF) chunk, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5259?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Divx Divx Web Player.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5259?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5259 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-5259 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5259 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mjhf-5jqj-rmgj.