CVE-2008-5248
UnknownEPSS 1.21%
Last modified
CVE-2008-5248 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. xine-lib before 1.1.15 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via "MP3 files with metadata consisting only of separators.". EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
xine-lib before 1.1.15 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via "MP3 files with metadata consisting only of separators."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xine | Xine-Lib | <= 1.1.15 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 0.9.13 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1 | Rc0a |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1.0 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1.0.1 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1.0.2 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1.0.3a | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1.1.0 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1.1.1 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1.1.2 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1.1.3 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1.1.4 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1.1.5 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1.1.6 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1.1.7 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1.1.8 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1.1.9 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1.1.9.1 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1.1.10 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1.1.10.1 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1.1.11 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1.1.11.1 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1.1.12 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1.1.13 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1.1.14 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1_beta1 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1_beta2 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1_beta3 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1_beta4 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1_beta5 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1_beta6 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1_beta7 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1_beta8 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1_beta9 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1_beta10 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1_beta11 | — |
| Xine | Xine-Lib | 1_beta12 | — |
References
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-5248?
xine-lib before 1.1.15 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via "MP3 files with metadata consisting only of separators."
How severe is CVE-2008-5248?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5248 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5248?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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