Vulnerability Description
xine-lib before 1.1.15 performs V4L video frame preallocation before ascertaining the required length, which has unknown impact and attack vectors, possibly related to a buffer overflow in the open_video_capture_device function in src/input/input_v4l.c.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xine | Xine-Lib | <= 1.1.14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31502Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020703
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=619869
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:020
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30698
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2382
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44470
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31502Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020703
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=619869
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:020
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30698
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2382
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5245?
CVE-2008-5245 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). xine-lib before 1.1.15 performs V4L video frame preallocation before ascertaining the required length, which has unknown impact and attack vectors, possibly related to a buffer overflow in the open_vi...
How severe is CVE-2008-5245?
CVE-2008-5245 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5245?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xine Xine-Lib.