CVE-2008-5245: Buffer Overflow
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 openvideocapturedevice function in src/input/inputv4l.c.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5245?
CVE-2008-5245 has an unknown severity level due to the lack of specific details on its impact and exploitability.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5245?
To fix CVE-2008-5245, upgrade to xine-lib version 1.1.15 or later.
What causes CVE-2008-5245?
CVE-2008-5245 is caused by improper preallocation of video frames in xine-lib's V4L implementation before determining the necessary length.
Which versions of xine-lib are affected by CVE-2008-5245?
CVE-2008-5245 affects all versions of xine-lib prior to 1.1.15.
What attack vectors are associated with CVE-2008-5245?
The attack vectors for CVE-2008-5245 are currently unknown, but they may relate to potential buffer overflow conditions.