Name: CVE-2008-5246: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2008-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2008-5246, CWE-119, CVSS 9.8, EPSS 0.04348

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in xine-lib before 1.1.15 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that send ID3 data to the (1) id3v22_interp_frame and (2) id3v24_interp_frame functions in src/demuxers/id3.c. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 9.8

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Gentoo Linux	—	Upgrade media-libs/xine-lib.	Oct 30, 2017	Nov 25, 2008
Suse	—	Upgrade xine-develUpgrade xine-uiUpgrade xine-lib-x86Upgrade xine-libUpgrade xine-extraUpgrade xine-lib-64bitUpgrade xine-lib-32bit	Feb 17, 2015	Nov 25, 2008
Ubuntu	—	Upgrade libxine-main1Upgrade libxine1	Nov 8, 2024	Nov 26, 2008

Prioritize with Active Threat Intelligence

With curated Threat Intelligence, you can see which vulnerabilities truly put you at risk, prioritize what matters most, and act before attackers do.

Explore Intelligence Hub

MDR Buyer's Guide

Global Threat Landscape Report

Grow your business

CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

Prioritize with Active Threat Intelligence