Vulnerability 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."
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xine | Xine-Lib | <= 1.1.15 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=619869
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:298
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32505
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=619869
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:298
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32505
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5248?
CVE-2008-5248 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). 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?
CVE-2008-5248 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5248?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xine Xine-Lib.