CVE-2008-5276 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 3 Dec 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malformed RealMedia file in VLC media 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: Available

What is CVE-2008-5276?

CVE-2008-5276 is a critical vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player, published on 3 Dec 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 ReadRealIndex function in real.c in the Real demuxer plugin in VideoLAN VLC media player 0.9.0 through 0.9.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed RealMedia (.rm) file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5276?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Videolan Vlc Media Player.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5276?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2008-5276 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5276 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Videolan Vlc Media Player vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-5276, GHSA-gj6f-7h35-44xq.