CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-5235: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Nov 26 2008(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in the demux_real_send_chunk function in src/demuxers/demux_real.c in xine-lib before 1.1.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Real Media file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
xine<=1.1.4
xine=0.9.13
xine=1-beta1
xine=1-beta10
xine=1-beta11
xine=1-beta12
xine=1-beta2
xine=1-beta3
xine=1-beta4
xine=1-beta5
xine=1-beta6
xine=1-beta7
xine=1-beta8
xine=1-beta9
xine=1-rc0a
xine=1-rc1
xine=1-rc2
xine=1-rc3
xine=1-rc3a
xine=1-rc3b
xine=1-rc3c
xine=1-rc4
xine=1-rc4a
xine=1-rc5
xine=1-rc6a
xine=1-rc7
xine=1-rc8
xine=1.0
xine=1.0.1
xine=1.0.2
xine=1.0.3a
xine=1.1.0
xine=1.1.1
xine=1.1.2
xine=1.1.3
xine=1.1.10.1
xine=1.1.11
xine=1.1.11.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-5235?

    CVE-2008-5235 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-5235?

    To fix CVE-2008-5235, upgrade xine-lib to version 1.1.15 or newer.

  • What is CVE-2008-5235?

    CVE-2008-5235 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in xine-lib that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted Real Media files.

  • Which versions of xine are affected by CVE-2008-5235?

    CVE-2008-5235 affects multiple versions of xine, including all versions prior to 1.1.15.

  • What should I do if I cannot upgrade xine to mitigate CVE-2008-5235?

    If upgrading is not possible, consider implementing a network-based solution to block potentially harmful Real Media files.

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