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CVE-2008-5259

UnknownEPSS 5.72%

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CVE-2008-5259 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer signedness error in DivX Web Player 1.4.2.7, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a DivX file containing a crafted Stream Format (STRF) chunk, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 5.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer signedness error in DivX Web Player 1.4.2.7, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a DivX file containing a crafted Stream Format (STRF) chunk, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.72%

92.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
DivxDivx Web Player<= 1.4.2.7—
DivxDivx Web Player1.0.1—
DivxDivx Web Player1.0.2—
DivxDivx Web Player1.1—
DivxDivx Web Player1.1.0—
DivxDivx Web Player1.2—
DivxDivx Web Player1.2.0—
DivxDivx Web Player1.3—
DivxDivx Web Player1.3.0—
DivxDivx Web Player1.3.1—
DivxDivx Web Player1.4—
DivxDivx Web Player1.4.0Beta2
DivxDivx Web Player1.4.1Beta1
DivxDivx Web Player1.4.2Beta2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5259?
Integer signedness error in DivX Web Player 1.4.2.7, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a DivX file containing a crafted Stream Format (STRF) chunk, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2008-5259?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5259 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5259?
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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Source: NVD / NIST