CVE-2008-5238
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CVE-2008-5238 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the real_parse_mdpr function in demux_real.c in xine-lib 1.1.12, and other versions before 1.1.15, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted stream_name_size field.. EPSS estimates a 3.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Integer overflow in the real_parse_mdpr function in demux_real.c in xine-lib 1.1.12, and other versions before 1.1.15, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted stream_name_size field.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xine | Xine | <= 1.1.14 | — |
| Xine | Xine | 0.9.13 | — |
| Xine | Xine | 1 | Beta1 |
| Xine | Xine | 1.0 | — |
| Xine | Xine | 1.0.1 | — |
| Xine | Xine | 1.0.2 | — |
| Xine | Xine | 1.0.3a | — |
| Xine | Xine | 1.1.0 | — |
| Xine | Xine | 1.1.1 | — |
| Xine | Xine | 1.1.2 | — |
| Xine | Xine | 1.1.3 | — |
| Xine | Xine | 1.1.4 | — |
| Xine | Xine | 1.1.10.1 | — |
| Xine | Xine | 1.1.11 | — |
| Xine | Xine | 1.1.11.1 | — |
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