CVE-2008-5616

Name: CVE-2008-5616
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-17T01:30:00.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.69%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5616 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the demux_open_vqf function in libmpdemux/demux_vqf.c in MPlayer 1.0 rc2 before r28150 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed TwinVQ file.. EPSS estimates a 7.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the demux_open_vqf function in libmpdemux/demux_vqf.c in MPlayer 1.0 rc2 before r28150 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed TwinVQ file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.69%

93.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mplayer	Mplayer	<= 1.0_rc1
Mplayer	Mplayer	0.90
Mplayer	Mplayer	0.90_pre
Mplayer	Mplayer	0.90_rc
Mplayer	Mplayer	0.90_rc4
Mplayer	Mplayer	0.91
Mplayer	Mplayer	0.92
Mplayer	Mplayer	0.92.1
Mplayer	Mplayer	0.92_cvs
Mplayer	Mplayer	1.0_pre1
Mplayer	Mplayer	1.0_pre2
Mplayer	Mplayer	1.0_pre3
Mplayer	Mplayer	1.0_pre3try2
Mplayer	Mplayer	1.0_pre4
Mplayer	Mplayer	1.0_pre5
Mplayer	Mplayer	1.0_pre5try1
Mplayer	Mplayer	1.0_pre5try2
Mplayer	Mplayer	1.0_pre6
Mplayer	Mplayer	1.0_pre7
Mplayer	Mplayer	1.0_pre7try2

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 17, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5616?

Stack-based buffer overflow in the demux_open_vqf function in libmpdemux/demux_vqf.c in MPlayer 1.0 rc2 before r28150 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed TwinVQ file.

How severe is CVE-2008-5616?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5616 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5616?

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